Spinach Avocado Raspberry Salad

This avocado raspberry salad with spinach leaves is a light and refreshing meal that will fill you up, thanks to the healthy fats from the avocado and walnuts. The bright freshness of the raspberries is a match made in heaven with the creamy avocado. You’ll want to make it on repeat all summer long!

This light spinach and avocado salad with raspberries is pure comfort food. No, it doesn’t have gravy or mashed potatoes, but the ingredients go so well together! Add a drizzle of Balsamic Vinaigrette or this refreshing Orange Vinaigrette to finish it off. Serve it as a side salad, or add some Croatian Grilled Chicken or Lemon Garlic Grilled Salmon to turn it into a complete meal. Perfect for summer!

Why you’ll love this avocado raspberry salad

• Extremely easy to make - It takes just moments to throw this salad together. Keep a jar of toasted walnuts on hand to sprinkle them on anytime! It’s great on those hot summer days when you can’t be bothered to cook at all.
• Bold flavors - Raspberries have an incredibly bright flavor that wakes this whole salad up. The nutty avocado and walnuts mellow it out while adding tons of flavor.
• Great for meal prep - This salad can easily be packed into little meal prep containers for later. It’s best to add the avocado the same day and store the vinaigrette on the side!

Ingredients

• Baby spinach
• Fresh raspberries - Wash them well and dry them on a kitchen towel first.
• Avocado
• Green onions - Slice just the white and tender green sections.
• Toasted walnuts - These are optional but really lovely.

Variations

• Use other berries - Avocados taste wonderful with other types of berries as well, including blueberries and strawberries.
• Add cheese - The fresh ingredients would pair incredibly well with some crumbled feta, chevre, or blue cheese.
• Change the greens - Replace the spinach with baby kale or spring mix if you prefer.
• Add more vegetables - Sneak in some of the summer’s bounty, like cherry tomatoes or chopped cucumbers.

How to Make Avocado Raspberry Salad

1. Put the spinach in a beautiful bowl and top with the other ingredients.
2. Serve with poppyseed dressing or your favorite salad dressing.

Expert Tips

• Dress at the end - Spinach tends to wilt rather quickly when you add dressing, so wait to add it until right before serving.
• Preserve the avocados - Avocados brown so quickly! If you want to prep some in advance instead of slicing them before serving, you can dice them into cubes and toss them in a little lemon juice. Store the container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
• Season the avocado - Avocado can be a little bland if you don’t sprinkle a little salt. Add a little shake of salt to bring out their full flavor.

Recipe FAQs

Does avocado go with raspberries?

Absolutely! The nutty creaminess of avocados can really balance the tart raspberries. They’re quite a great pair and should be combined more often!

What dressings go well with avocado raspberry salad?

Some great options for this avocado raspberry salad include a simple balsamic vinaigrette, raspberry vinaigrette, poppyseed dressing, honey mustard dressing, an orange vinaigrette, or a simple lemon, honey, and olive oil dressing. You can choose the one that complements your taste preferences.

How do I prevent the avocados from browning in the salad?

To prevent avocado browning, toss the diced avocado in a bit of lemon or lime juice before adding it to the salad. Plus, toss the salad well, as the dressing can also help protect the avocados from oxidation.

More Salad Recipes To Try

• Green Salad Recipe
• Crunchy Sweet Spinach Salad
• Green Salad with Beets Recipe
• Barley Apple Walnut Salad