Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Strawberry Avocado Salad


        Spring is just around the corner and Southern California is having Summer weather
          right now and I'm loving it. As it gets warmer, I love to eat salads and start craving
          lighter food. I'm lucky to live in an area that has fresh strawberry fields as long as
              the eye can see. There is nothing like eating berries that were picked today.


           There is something magical that happens when you pair strawberries and avocados.


                                                               Strawberry Avocado Salad

                                                               4 cups baby spinach
                                                               1 pint strawberries, sliced
                                                               1 avocado, sliced
                                                               almonds
                                                               1 shallot, sliced

                                                               Simple Strawberry Dressing

                                                               1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
                                                               1/3 cup olive oil
                                                               2 tablespoons strawberry jam

               1) In a large bowl place spinach, strawberries, avocado, shallots and almonds.
               Mix dressing and pour over salad. This salad could be doubled to feed a crowd.

43 comments:

  1. TiffanyMarch 13, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    So beautiful! I love the idea of fresh strawberries with the salad. Aren't we lucky to live in such a great place?!

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  2. LeslieMarch 13, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    Val, this looks so fresh and healthy. I make a similar salad and like the combination of the strawberries and avocado:)

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  3. EricaMarch 13, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    My husband JUST started loving avocado! I can't wait to make this for dinner. We're growing strawberries and they're just starting to blossom!!

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  4. Katherine March 13, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    This is absolutely beautiful!

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  5. Jenny @ jennycollier.comMarch 13, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    This looks absolutely delicious!

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  6. HannaMarch 13, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    Ohhh.......this is gorgeous Val. LOVE

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  7. La Table De NanaMarch 13, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    How beautiful..Even with a sweet poppy seed dressing..thank you..great combo.

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  8. Your Southern PeachMarch 13, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    What a beautiful combination!!! I can't wait for warmer weather and fresh garden veggies :)

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  9. Asiya @ Chocolate and ChilliesMarch 13, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    I've never thought of combining avocados an strawberries in a salad...Brilliant! Here up in Canada I avoid strawberries in the winter months...so expensive and not very tasty either...

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  10. The Hall FamilyMarch 13, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    That looks so refreshing! Give me a glass of vino and that would be the most!

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  11. Caitlin @ Candyfloss & PersieMarch 13, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    SOOO yum. This is the kind of stuff I've been eating lately but not this pretty. I love it! And I love the idea of the jam in the dressing- never, ever thought of that!

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  12. Courtney ~ French Country CottageMarch 13, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    Totally trying this one~ looks amazing Val!!!

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  13. ShaunaMarch 13, 2013 at 11:52 PM

    I really like strawberries and avocado together, the sweet and savory combination is the best. The colors are great, it's all great. Love to you,

    SHauna xoxoxo

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  14. UnknownMarch 14, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    So beautiful.... I really like strwaberry :-)

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  15. JennaMarch 14, 2013 at 1:16 AM

    Looks so fresh and delicious... perfect for summer or a lunch outside :)

    xxx
    Jenna

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  16. Natalie {Designer Bags and Dirty Diapers}March 14, 2013 at 4:44 AM

    Holy crap, I want this for breakfast right now- who wants salad for breakfast? I do when it looks this good!

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  17. Lisa @ Shine Your LightMarch 14, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    Heavens to Betsy, that sounds so delicious Val! I would never think to pair strawberries and avocados….just another fabulous combination you have opened my eyes too! Look forward to trying this.

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  18. Tara {The Silver Lining}March 14, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    Okay, this looks so delicious! I have all of these ingredients. Definitely bringing this for lunch tomorrow! Thanks, Val.

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  19. LindsayMarch 14, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    holy. schmoly. i want to eat this right now! yum! thanks lady!

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  20. Always MayleeMarch 14, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    This looks so delicious. I love anything with avocados and the strawberries are an added bonus!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  21. The Tuscan HomeMarch 14, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    I'm going to make this for dinner tonight, YUM! I don't have almonds on hand, so I will use pine nuts instead. YUMMY! xo ~Liz

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  22. teresaMarch 14, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    this is so my kind of salad, gorgeous!

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  23. Jamie KubeczkaMarch 14, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    Looks devine lady!

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  24. So DomesticatedMarch 14, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    I miss all that California weather : (

    This salad could definitely cheer me up... delish!

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  25. Caitlin C.March 14, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    I loveee avocado! I've been looking for more avocado recipes! Yumm :)

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  26. AnonymousMarch 14, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    This is so springy -- I can hardly handle it!!

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  27. AshleyMarch 14, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    This has so many of my favorite things in one dish. Avocado on everything please!

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  28. Valerie's KitchenMarch 14, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    Oh you! You and your fabulous salads! I can't wait for summer to make your orzo, grape, feta salad again. That stuff is to die for. This one looks equally amazing. Pinning!

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  29. JamieMarch 15, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    YUM!

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  30. Angi BarrsMarch 15, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    I love everything with avocado in it!!!

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  31. TraciMarch 15, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    We have a lot of strawberry farms in our area too. I can't wait to have some!

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  32. AmandaMarch 15, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    Delicious! We're on an avocado kick too! So fresh and delicious! I just can't wait for summer to eat lots of them in the version of guacamole! Next time I get some I'll be sure to get strawberries too to add to salad :)

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  33. Chicago Chic March 15, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    Omg this looks AMAZING. I will definitely be making this! I'm an avocado junkie as it is... I've been doing a avocado/tomato salad but this looks sooo much better!

    x
    Rachel

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  34. AnonymousMarch 15, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    This salad is so gorgeous! I love adding avocado to my salads, but I never think to add fruit for some reason. Thanks for the reminder! :)

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  35. Elle SeesMarch 17, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    you always share things i would never think of! and i love it!

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  36. Dining AloneMarch 17, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    It is getting to be pretty hot here also, in the 90s this past week! This salad looks so good, I love avocado.

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  37. sundayMarch 18, 2013 at 3:23 AM

    love the colors. i wonder how they both taste together

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  38. vivMarch 18, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    I'm a HUGE fan of anything with avocado! Yum!

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  39. Jamie Sefcik || Hello Little ScoutMarch 18, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    Yum!!! I am so going to try this, it looks amazing!!!! Thanks for the recipe girlie :)

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  40. CourtneyMarch 20, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    Gorgeous pictures, I want to eat it off the screen! going to try this combo.

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  41. SueMarch 27, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    Two of my faves(strawberries and avocados), and the dressing sounds so good too!

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  42. AnonymousJune 15, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    This salad is so good! I love avocados and strawberries together! I added fresh mushrooms and feta cheese!

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  43. CarolynJuly 3, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    This salad is delicious! I am making it for our family BBQ tonight and sharing it in my monthly newsletter! Thanks!

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