Easy Strawberry Avocado Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Prepare a simple, fresh salad featuring strawberries and avocado, topped with a bright citrus vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 large ripe avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- For the Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced strawberries, diced avocado, and sliced red onion.
- Just before serving, drizzle the citrus vinaigrette over the salad ingredients.
- Gently toss the salad to coat everything evenly.
- Sprinkle the poppy seeds over the salad before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute spinach for mixed greens if you prefer a stronger flavor.
- For a crunchier texture, add 1/4 cup of toasted pecans or slivered almonds.
- Make the vinaigrette up to one day ahead and store it in the refrigerator. Shake well before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 22
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 9
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0