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Spinach, Avocado, and Tomato Salad

Published: Mar 17, 2023 · Modified: Apr 3, 2025 by Simply Fresh Foodie · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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This spinach, avocado, and tomato salad is seriously delicious. It only takes a few minutes to assemble and tastes far better than a store-bought salad. Fresh, simple, and filling — it’s the perfect easy healthy lunch! 

A photo of a spinach, avocado and tomato salad in a bowl on a wooden table with walnuts on top. this recipe

In our books, salad is the perfect lunch. Throwing together a bowl of veggies, toppings and dressing couldn’t be easier. Plus, you get the added bonus of squeezing in some extra nutrients, and who doesn’t want that?

A common complaint among salad-haters is that they don’t fill up. But we promise that couldn’t be further from the truth when it comes to this one!

Thanks to healthy fats from olive oil, avocado, goat cheese and walnuts, this salad will keep you satisfied throughout the afternoon. 

Not to mention, the flavours meld together perfectly, creating something that is somehow both healthy and indulgent. 

Keen to give it a try yet? 

What You Need to Make This Salad

  • Baby spinach: Any greens will work, but we love using baby spinach as a salad base since it’s nice and mild tasting. 
  • Tomato: Chopped up tomato adds a bit of Mediterranean flair to this salad, while also providing some needed acidity to balance the other creamy ingredients. 
  • Avocado: Half a fresh avocado seasoned with lemon juice and sea salt makes for the perfect salad topping. Plus, the healthy fats in avocado will help support healthy skin and hair. 
  • Goat cheese: A little bit of goat cheese goes a long way in this salad. Not only does it add a bit of protein, but it also adds a lot of flavour to the otherwise simple salad. 
  • Walnuts: A handful of walnuts adds the perfect crunch! Use croutons instead, if you’d like. 
  • Basil: Just a sprinkle of basil helps add extra flavour. If you don’t like it, leave it out or swap it for your favourite herb of choice. 
  • Olive oil: This salad is dressed with a simple splash of olive oil. If you’re keeping it oil-free, just use lemon juice or vinegar instead. 
  • Sea salt: A final touch of sea salt helps round out the flavours. I like flaky sea salt best but any variation will work. 

FAQ

Can I make this salad the night before to bring for lunch the next day?

Yes! If you're making this the night before, though, we recommend layering all the dressing and chopped ingredients in the bottom of your container and the spinach on top. That way, your salad won't get too soggy overnight.

I don't like goat cheese, what can I replace it with?

If you don't like goat cheese, I suggest swapping it out for mozzarella or baby bocconcini. You can also leave out the cheese entirely for a dairy-free option.

Can I make this vegan?

Of course! Just leave out the goat cheese, and this salad will be 100% vegan. If you want to add a little bit of cheesy flavour, add a sprinkle of nutritional yeast along with the sea salt.

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Spinach Avocado Tomato Salad


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  • Author: Simply Fresh Foodie
  • Total Time: 3 minutes
  • Yield: 1 salad 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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This spinach, avocado, and tomato salad is seriously delicious. It only takes a few minutes to assemble and tastes far better than a store-bought salad. Fresh, simple, and filling — it’s the perfect lunch!


Ingredients

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  • 1 large handful baby spinach (washed and patted dry)
  • 1 medium tomato (diced)
  • ½ medium avocado (seasoned with lemon juice and salt)
  • 25 grams goat cheese
  • 1 tablespoon walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon basil (chopped)
  • 1 drizzle olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Wash the spinach and leave it to dry or pat dry with a paper towel/ clean cloth.
  2. Dice your tomato, and slice your avocado. I like to season my avocado with a squeeze of lemon and sprinkle of sea salt for some extra flavour.
  3. Place spinach in a medium-sized salad bowl. Add tomato, avocado, goat cheese, walnuts and basil on top.
  4. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of sea salt to taste.
  5. Enjoy!

Notes

*Nutrition information calculated using 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil. 

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Quick & Easy
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

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  1. Miss Lynn says

    May 01, 2025 at 3:12 am

    Easy, healthy, and very tasty!

    I left out the tomatoes — I like tomatoes but am trying to reduce foods that may cause inflammation.

    Thank you for the recipe. 🤗

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