Avocado Spinach Strawberry Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette | Keto, Sugar free, Gluten Free

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Cottage cheese is less expensive while still providing creaminess.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are often more affordable and nut-free.

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Introduce the avocado spinach strawberry salad with balsamic vinaigrette.

Mention the salad is nutrient dense and vegan.

Explain the balsamic vinaigrette has less carbs due to the preparation method.

State the macronutrient ratio for the salad and net carbs per serving.

Mention that all ingredients are easily found in local grocery stores.

Dry roast sliced blanched almonds until light golden color to enhance flavor.

Cut about four medium-sized strawberries into lengthwise sections.

Place baby spinach into an individual-sized serving salad bowl.

Distribute thinly sliced ribbons of red onion over the spinach, using a small amount.

Sprinkle the dry roasted sliced almonds over the salad.

Place the strawberry slices on top of the almonds.

Scoop avocado flesh close to the shell, leaving it in the shell.

Make lengthwise and crosswise cuts in the avocado to create bite-sized cubes.

Scoop out the avocado cubes and distribute them on top of the salad, interspersing with strawberries.

Prepare the balsamic vinaigrette by adding olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and balsamic vinegar to a small bowl.

Add finely ground salt and whisk together with a fork.

Explain the reason for diluting balsamic vinegar with apple cider vinegar due to sugar content.

Mention that balsamic vinaigrette pairs well with strawberries.

State that the salad is satisfying for lunch, but can be made heartier with vegan blue cheese.

Sprinkle chia seeds on top of the salad for added omega-3 fatty acids.

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