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Vibrant Spring Salad with Avocado

Vibrant Spring Salad with Avocado for a Refreshing Feast

Enjoy this Vibrant Spring Salad with Avocado, a refreshing dish that embodies the season's freshness with a zesty Garden Vegetable Spread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Garden Vegetable Spread Ingredients
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use vegan cream cheese for a plant-based version.
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Can be substituted with dairy-free yogurt.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs Use dill or chives for flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Adjust based on taste preference.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed for best taste.
  • to taste Salt Essential for balancing flavors.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for balancing flavors.
Salad Ingredients
  • 4 cups Mixed Greens A mix of baby spinach and spring greens.
  • 1 medium Cucumber Sliced diagonally for presentation.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved to reveal sweetness.
  • 1 medium Avocado Diced just before serving for freshness.
  • 1/4 medium Red Onion Thinly sliced, soak in cold water if milder flavor is desired.
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled on top before serving.
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil For the dressing.

Equipment

  • salad bowl
  • small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Large utensils

Method
 

Salad Preparation
  1. Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly.
  2. Add spinach and spring greens to a large salad bowl.
  3. Slice the cucumber diagonally and halve the cherry tomatoes.
  4. Dice the avocado and add to the bowl.
  5. Thinly slice the red onion and soak in cold water for 5 minutes if desired.
  6. Add red onion to the bowl and sprinkle crumbled feta on top.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  8. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  9. Serve immediately for best freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For maximum freshness, dress the salad just before serving and keep dressing separate if meal prepping.

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