Avocado Strawberry Spinach Salad

This healthful salad is aesthetically pleasing and ideal for a substantial and delectable vegetarian or vegan lunch or dinner option.

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The equilibrium of saccharine, earthy aromas combined with both crunchy and creamy textures, accented with a subtle hint of sweet cinnamon cayenne from the crispy walnuts…remarkable! The hemp hearts and quinoa provide an adequate protein content, rendering this suitable as either a side salad or a main dish that is vegetarian, vegan, and exceptionally flavorful. Prepare this uncomplicated Avocado Strawberry Spinach Salad in about 20 minutes!

Ingredients

Caramelized Walnuts

• Walnuts

• Maple Syrup

• Cinnamon

• Salt

• Cayenne

  
  

Balsamic Dressing

• Dijon Mustard

• Minced Garlic

• Maple Syrup – Honey works great, too.

• Balsamic Vinegar

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• Salt

  
  

Spinach Salad

• Spinach (loosely chopped)

• Cooked Quinoa – Cooled. You can also use cooked farro!

• Strawberries – Sliced or chopped.

• Avocados – Cubed, 1 large or 2 small avocados.

• Hemp Hearts

How to Make

This Avocado Strawberry Spinach Salad may be prepared effortlessly in three straightforward steps. Here is the method to prepare this recipe in 20 minutes or fewer:

1. Toast the walnuts.

Sauté the walnuts with maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne in a small skillet for approximately 10 minutes, or until they have a crispy and caramelized texture. Remain composed.

2. Agitate the Salad Dressing

Concurrently, combine the salad dressing components in a salad shaker or a lidded mason jar.

3. Compile the Salads

Arrange the salads in individual dishes or combine all ingredients in a large salad bowl and mix thoroughly. Garnish with a balsamic vinaigrette drizzle and crunchy walnuts!

Methods of Storage

Refrigerate any salad remnants for a duration of 2-3 days, including the avocado just prior to serving. Ideal as a simple springtime lunch, supper, or accompaniment salad!

To prepare this salad in advance, you may alternatively assemble and store the components in separate containers. Distribute the sliced strawberries, chopped spinach, cooked walnuts, cooked quinoa, and hemp hearts into separate sealed meal prep containers. Preserve the dressing in a mason jar. When prepared for consumption, merely combine the salads and incorporate fresh avocado!