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Healthy spinach salad with tomatoes, onions, and avocado for nutritious meals.

Baby Spinach Salad with Avocado, Tomato and Lime Dressing

Amber Bondar
This baby spinach salad combines fresh baby spinach, avocado, tomato, and red onion with a tangy homemade lime dressing. It's an easy make-ahead side dish that works well for barbecues, cookouts, potlucks, and light lunches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Canadian
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 190 kcal

Equipment

  • Salad Bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Juicer
  • knife
  • Drink Immersion Blender Optional
  • Teaspoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Bunch Baby Spinach Leaves Approximately six cups
  • 1 Lrg Tomato Washed and diced fine
  • 2 Lrg Avocado Cubed
  • ½ Medium Red Onion Diced fine

Lime Dressing

  • ½ Cup Olive Oil
  • 2 Small Limes Juiced ¼ cup
  • 5 Drops Tobasco Sauce
  • ⅛ Tsp Black Pepper
  • ¼ Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Celery Seed
  • 2 Tsp White Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Add the olive oil, lime juice, Tabasco sauce, black pepper, salt, celery seed, and sugar to a small bowl or blending cup.
    ½ Cup Olive Oil, 2 Small Limes Juiced, 5 Drops Tobasco Sauce, ⅛ Tsp Black Pepper, ¼ Tsp Salt, 1 Tsp Celery Seed, 2 Tsp White Sugar
  • Blend with an immersion blender until the dressing is smooth and lightly emulsified.
  • Wash the baby spinach, remove any tough stems, and pat dry thoroughly. Transfer the spinach to a large mixing bowl.
    1 Bunch Baby Spinach Leaves
  • Finely dice the tomato and red onion.
    1 Lrg Tomato, ½ Medium Red Onion
  • Cut the avocados into small cubes and place them directly into the prepared dressing. Gently stir until coated.
    2 Lrg Avocado
  • Add the tomato, red onion, dressed avocado, and remaining dressing to the bowl of spinach.
  • Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Amber's Salad Tips
  • Coating the avocado in the dressing before adding it to the salad helps slow browning and keeps the avocado looking fresher during storage.
  • Dry the spinach thoroughly after washing. Excess moisture can dilute the dressing.
  • This dressing is intentionally tangy. If you prefer a sweeter dressing, add a little extra sugar.
  • Finely diced tomato and onion distribute more evenly throughout the salad than larger chunks.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 214mgPotassium: 360mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5328IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 2mg
Keyword easy side dish, Meal Prep, summer recipes, summer salad
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