Pear, Walnut & Avocado Salad

Easy summer salads are found right here in the Pear, Walnut & Avocado Salad, this is quick and simple to make.

Salads are a perfect way to boost intake of veggies and fibre and this tastes great with some roasted pumpkin and chickpeas, salmon cooked on the BBQ or some grilled/BBQ chicken strips.

The key to a good salad is ensuring there is a good balance of protein, carbohydrates and fats to keep you feeling fuller for longer and the Pear, Avocado & Walnut Salad has got you covered. Using extra virgin olive oil as the base of your salad dressing is also a great way to increase intake of heart-healthy fats known to reduce LDL cholesterol.

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Pear, Walnut & Avocado Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 120g baby spinach
• ½ pear
• 1 small handful walnuts
• 1 avocado
• 1 handful fresh basil

Salad Dressing

• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

• Place baby spinach and basil into a salad bowl.
• Using a cup, add balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil and stir thoroughly.
• Add dressing to the salad leaves and mix in well.
• Slice pear and avocado and add to the baby spinach.
• In a frying pan, dry roast the walnuts until lightly browned and add to the salad mix.
• Mix salad together well and serve.

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Course Main Dish

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• Prawn, Mango & Chilli Salad
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Amy Savage is a qualified Nutritionist with a Bachelor of Health Science in Nutritional & Dietetic Medicine and is available for corporate presentations via Zoom and in-person Sydney CBD. Email amy@amysavagenutrition.com for further details.