Skin-Healthy Spinach & Avocado Salad
A refreshing salad packed with antioxidants and healthy fats to support clear skin, featuring fresh spinach, avocado, and a zesty lemon dressing. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 5 minutes pairs spinach, avocado, lemon juice into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 medium avocado
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 2 cups fresh spinach in a large bowl. Add 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper, then massage gently with your hands for 1 minute until wilted and fragrant.
- Step 2: Divide the spinach mixture onto a plate, top with 1 medium avocado (pitted and sliced), and serve immediately with a sprinkle of 1/8 tsp black pepper.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Skin-Healthy Spinach & Avocado Salad take to make?
Total time is about 5 minutes (5 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Skin-Healthy Spinach & Avocado Salad?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep spinach from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Skin-Healthy Spinach & Avocado Salad?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Skin-Healthy Spinach & Avocado Salad for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 1 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 1). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Skin-Healthy Spinach & Avocado Salad?
Mediterranean salads like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Used frozen vegetables instead of fresh and honestly couldn't tell the difference.
- ★★★★☆
Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
