Creamy Avocado Spinach White Bean (Printable)

Vibrant bowl with creamy avocado, tender white beans, fresh spinach, and zesty lemon. Ready in 15 minutes for healthy meals.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Salad Base

01 - 3.5 ounces baby spinach, washed and dried
02 - 1 large ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
03 - 1 can (15 ounces) white beans, drained and rinsed
04 - 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 small cucumber, diced
06 - 2 tablespoons red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Lemon Dressing

08 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - 1 clove garlic, minced
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Toppings

14 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
15 - Additional cracked black pepper to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large salad bowl, add the baby spinach, drained white beans, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and chopped parsley. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
02 - Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar. Continue whisking until the mixture is fully emulsified and creamy.
03 - Gently fold the diced avocado into the salad mixture, taking care to maintain the avocado's texture and avoid mashing.
04 - Drizzle the prepared lemon dressing over the salad and toss lightly until all ingredients are evenly coated with the vinaigrette.
05 - Sprinkle toasted pumpkin seeds over the top and add an extra grind of black pepper if desired. Serve immediately to preserve freshness and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in fifteen minutes flat
  • The creamy beans and avocado make it surprisingly filling
  • You probably have most of these ingredients in your kitchen right now
02 -
  • Do not dress this salad more than twenty minutes before serving or the spinach will start to wilt and lose its perky crunch
  • The dressing tastes even better after sitting for ten minutes, so make it first and let the garlic mellow out while you prep the vegetables
03 -
  • Dry your spinach thoroughly after washing so the dressing actually sticks to the leaves instead of sliding right off
  • Massage a tiny bit of olive oil into the spinach first if you want it to stay fresh for hours

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