Best Spinach And Avocado Salad With Basil Vinaigrette Recipes

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SPINACH & AVOCADO SALAD WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE



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I found this recipe a few years ago in Bon Appetit. A cool refreshing salad perfect for summer parties or bbq's. Make sure to dress right before serving or serve dressing on the side.

Provided by sugaree

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces fresh spinach
1 red onion, thinly sliced
3 avocados, sliced
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl whisk first 5 ingredients until sugar is dissolved.
  • Add in fresh basil and put to the side.
  • In a large bowl toss spinach, red onion and walnuts{if using} together.
  • Arrange avocados on top of the salad before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.1, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 28.8, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 1.6, Protein 2.1

SPINACH SALAD WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE



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Another innovative recipe that looks great and taste the same, from my sparse kitchen. Pair with Gallo® Family Vineyards Pinot Grigio.-Taste of Home Cooking School

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups torn spinach leaves
4 large fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 teaspoons grated onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine spinach and mushrooms; set aside. For dressing, combine onion, salt, pepper and mustard in a bowl. Whisk in vinegar until well combined. Gradually whisk in oil, beating until thick. Stir in lemon juice., Pour dressing over spinach and toss well to coat. Sprinkle bacon over spinach and toss. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

BASIL SPINACH SALAD WITH LIME VINAIGRETTE



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Make and share this Basil Spinach Salad With Lime Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

7 -8 ounces of fresh Baby Spinach
1 cup loosely packed chiffonade fresh basil
1 medium avocado
6 medium fresh shiitake mushrooms
1 medium plum tomato
1/3 cup feta cheese
2 eggs
fresh ground black pepper
1 lime
1/8 cup red wine vinegar
1/8 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
2 garlic cloves, crushed and finely minced

Steps:

  • Hard boil eggs, peel and set aside.
  • Wash spinach, removing tough ends, and tear into bite size pieces and place in large salad bowl.
  • Add chiffonade of basil to spinach.
  • Wash the mushrooms and slice thin, add to salad bowl.
  • Wash tomato, dice; adding to salad bowl.
  • Peel, pit and slice avocado, lengthwise, place in salad bowl along with feta cheese.
  • Remove about 1 teaspoon of lime zest, cut lime in half and juice.
  • In a blender jar, combine the lime zest and juice with remaining ingredients for the vinaigrette, pulse until thoroughly blended, pour over salad ingredients tossing to coat.
  • Divide salad mixture into 4 equal portions and place on chilled salad plates.
  • Thinly slice egg and garnish each salad with egg slices.
  • Add a few grinds of fresh black pepper and serve.

SPINACH AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Nut     Salad Dressing     Avocado

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 6-ounce packages baby spinach leaves
1 red onion, peeled, halved, very thinly sliced
1 cup walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped
3 avocados, peeled, pitted, sliced

Steps:

  • Whisk oil, vinegar, dried basil, garlic, and sugar in small bowl until sugar dissolves. Whisk in fresh basil. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Mix spinach, red onion, and walnuts in large bowl. Add avocados and dressing; toss gently to coat.

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