Easy Strawberry Avocado Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Prepare a fresh, simple salad featuring strawberries and avocado, topped with a bright citrus vinaigrette dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts (optional)
- For the Vinaigrette: 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, and Dijon mustard.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuously whisking until the dressing emulsifies.
- Stir in the honey or maple syrup, then season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced strawberries, diced avocado, and sliced red onion.
- If using, sprinkle the toasted nuts over the salad ingredients.
- Just before serving, drizzle the citrus vinaigrette over the salad. Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
Notes
- You can prepare the vinaigrette up to two days ahead and store it in the refrigerator. Let it come to room temperature before using.
- To keep the avocado from browning if making ahead, toss it lightly with a small amount of the citrus juice before adding it to the salad.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the strawberries uniformly for better presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 24
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 9
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0