Spinach salad with vegetables and avocado with honey dressing

4 servings

14 minutes

This light and refreshing salad is a true embodiment of flavor and health harmony. European cuisine is renowned for its balance of simplicity and sophistication, and this recipe is no exception. Juicy spinach leaves provide freshness, sweet pepper adds a crunchy texture, while avocado brings creaminess and nutritional value. The honey-lemon dressing unites all ingredients into a single symphony of taste – the sweetness of honey complements the light tartness of lemon, while olive oil enriches the salad further. It’s an ideal dish for a light lunch or as an accompaniment to the main menu, perfectly pairing with fish, meat, or simple toasts. It can be served at festive tables, surprising guests with its unique flavor combination. The simplicity of preparation makes this salad a favorite choice for those who value health and gastronomic pleasure.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 219.6
• Proteins: 2.5g
• Fats: 19.2g
• Carbohydrates: 8.6g

Ingredients

• Fresh spinach leaves: 2 bunch
• Tomatoes: 1 pc
• Cucumbers: 1 pc
• Avocado: 1 pc
• Sweet pepper: 1 pc
• Olive oil: 3 tbsp
• Honey: 1 tbsp
• Lemon: 1 pc
• Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare and wash all the products.

2. Tear the spinach by hand and place it in a salad bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh spinach leaves: 2 bunchs

3. Cut the sweet pepper in half.

4. Remove seeds and stems.

5. Cut into small cubes.

6. Add the chopped pepper to the bowl with spinach.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet pepper: 1 piece

7. Cut the tomato into small pieces.

8. Slice the cucumber into half rings.

9. Put the tomato and cucumber in the salad bowl with the other vegetables.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 1 piece
   • Cucumbers: 1 piece

10. Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit with a knife.

11. Make cuts inside without slicing through the skin.

12. Use a spoon to extract the pulp.

13. Add avocado to the other vegetables and mix the salad.

    Required ingredients:

    • Avocado: 1 piece

14. Prepare oil, honey, lemon, and a small bowl or glass for the dressing.

15. Pour the oil into the bowl.

    Required ingredients:

    • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons

16. Add a teaspoon of honey.

    Required ingredients:

    • Honey: 1 tablespoon

17. Use a fork to extract juice from half a lemon.

    Required ingredients:

    • Lemon: 1 piece

18. Add black pepper and mix everything.

    Required ingredients:

    • Freshly ground black pepper:  to taste

19. Salt to taste.

    Required ingredients:

    • Salt:  to taste

20. Serve the salad in portions and dress it with the prepared sauce.