Summer is almost here! This salad is a wonderful way to say goodbye to Spring. I have been serving up this salad for several years, and use it often when entertaining guests.
We rarely serve salads in bowls. Instead, we serve up our salads on large family style platters, where everyone helps themselves, and encourages the communal style dining experience.
Spinach and Avocado Salad with a Basil Vinaigrette
Serves 12
Ingredients:
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 and halved, then thinly sliced
1-cup walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped
3 avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced
Directions:
Whisk oil, vinegar, dried basil, garlic and sugar in a small bowl until sugar dissolves. Whisk in fresh basil, season dressing with salt and pepper.
Mix spinach, red onion and walnuts in a large bowl. Add avocados and dressing. Toss gently to coat. Transfer to a large serving platter.
Enjoy!
Tomatoes on the Vine 
Salad looks much prettier served a beautiful serving dish like yours! I love all the components of this salad Velva. It looks absolutely delicious.
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That is a beautiful plate of goodness Velva!
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Velva, I'm on my way to \”Mitford\”. Come join me and bring the asparagus salad please! I now have to stop blogging and fix some lunch. Alas, I have no spinach or asparagus. I'll put them on the grocery list.Best,Bonnie
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Holy crap, that salad is absolutely gorgeous, and so is your blog. Can't wait to come back.
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What a lovely platter of salad! And I like the idea of serving it family-style–my only problem being that it's hard for me to take no more than my share when avacadoes are involved…
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Lovely! This salad says \”summer,\” all right!
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What a fresh and delicious salad!!! I am a huge avocado fan….!!!
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This is fabulous! I am lucky to get a coupla avocados! Look at that salad!
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Delicious! Such a mouthwatering photo and a healthy salad.
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Waw, velva!! A stunning salad & avocado plate of fine foods!! I so much love the basil dressing!!
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There is nothing like a good summer salad. This one ROCKS especially with the basil dressing. YUM!!!
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Looks like a wonderful salad! Love spinach and avocados and both are so nutritious, too. And that basil dressing looks fab!
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That's one green salad! Beautiful… I love avocado in salads.
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Velva from now on I will always place my salads on pretty platters and think of you!!!I read chef Es post….now Im craving a martini!!!
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I would love that! I'm enjoying catching up on your recipes and seeing what I would like to try! ♥
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Spinach Health Benefits
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I love this salad and I made it for my family who loves it! Even my 4 year was munching away at some spinach leaves!!! Incredible! Quick to make and deliciously surprising flavor. Thank you so much for this recipe!
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