Spinach Avocado Salad (with 3 Minute Dressing!)

Bowl of spinach salad with avocados and almonds topped with dressing

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Spinach Avocado Salad (with 3 Minute Dressing!)

This simple Spinach Avocado Salad is fresh, flavorful, and far from boring! With tender baby spinach, creamy avocado, tart cranberries, and crunchy almonds, every bite is a perfect mix of textures and tastes. Drizzle it with a quick 3-minute white balsamic dressing, and you've got a side dish you'll want to make again and again!

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 468kcal

Author: Danielle

Equipment

jar or small bowl
Sheet Pan

Ingredients

⅔ cup light olive oil
½ cup white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 tablespoon red onion finely minced
2 teaspoon mustard powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Salad Ingredients

10 ounces baby spinach
2 large avocados
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup slivered almonds toasted

Instructions

Dressing

Combine dressing ingredients in a jar. Cover with a tight lid and shake vigorously. Or alternatively whisk until sugar is dissolved.
⅔ cup light olive oil, ½ cup white balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoon sugar, 2 tablespoon poppy seeds, 1 tablespoon red onion, 2 teaspoon mustard powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper

Salad

To toast nuts: Preheat the oven to 325ºF. Spread almonds in a n even layer across the cookie sheet. Place in the oven for 5-8 minutes or until fragrant and lightly golden brown.
½ cup slivered almonds
Layer salad ingredients in a large serving bowl. Just before serving, toss with dressing to taste.
10 ounces baby spinach, 2 large avocados, ½ cup dried cranberries

Notes

Tips & Tricks

Since avocado tends to brown quickly, it’s best to wait and cut it right at the last minute.

Don't skip toasting the nuts! It really does bring out the flavor and texture in the almonds.

Feel free to make the dressing up to two weeks ahead. Store in an airtight container or a jar in the refrigerator.

Make Ahead

Most of this simple spinach salad can be prepped ahead. The dressing can be made and stored in the refrigerator up to two weeks in advance. The nuts can be toasted and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. The only part that must be done at the last minute is the avocado.

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