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Home » Recipe » Avocado & Strawberry Salad with a Balsamic Reduction

Avocado & Strawberry Salad with a Balsamic Reduction

Published on August 17, 2014 by Elizabeth 33 Comments
Last Updated on January 28, 2019

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Avocado & Strawberry Salad with a Balsamic Reduction by Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary

My lunch.

Today.

Yum.

This was so nice I was really excited to share it with you all as soon as possible. The combination of avocado and strawberry is really something extraordinary, and when you pair those flavours and textures with balsamic vinegar and black pepper – wow. Just… wow.

You could just throw all your salad ingredients on a plate, splash with a few hearty shakes of balsamic vinegar and oil and grind plenty of black pepper over it, but taking an extra half hour to made the balsamic reduction is well worth it. Reducing the vinegar (especially the lower affordable end brand that I buy) imparts gorgeous depth of flavour as a dressing.

Balsamic Reduction by Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary

Drizzling the whole salad with Clearspring’s brand new Organix Omeg-A-Day flax oil blend makes you feel very virtuous indeed (and somewhat forgives you for indulging in all those triple chocolate chip cookie dough bites you might have gorged on the other day). If I don’t have lovely flax oil like this I’ll just use extra-virgin olive, but it won’t impart all of the health benefits the flax blend does.

I worked in the health food industry for a decade of my life; two years back in Canada and eight here in Shetland. One of the top supplements I used to recommend to customers was an organic flax oil blend in a 2:1:1 ratio of omega 3:6:9, just like Clearspring’s blend. This ratio is the ideal ratio the human body needs for its essential fatty acids which can help maintain heart health, healthy brain function and glowing skin. I lost count of the number of people who came into the shop with psoriasis and dry skin conditions who were helped by including essential fatty acids in their diet: moisturising from the inside out. Note: I am not a healthcare professional and am only voicing my opinions on feedback from customers – consult your own doctor if you have a medical condition.

Health benefits aside – this is a fantastic salad and a great way to get essential fatty acids into your diet. Give it a try!

Avocado & Strawberry Salad with a Balsamic Reduction

A light, summery lunch packed full of good things.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Author: Elizabeth

Ingredients

  • 100 ml balsamic vinegar
  • 50 grams spinach leaves (or more, if you fancy)
  • 1 large avocado
  • 10 strawberries
  • 2 tsp chia seeds (optional)
  • 2 tbsp Clearspring Omeg-A-Day Flax Oil Blend (or olive oil)
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • To make the balsamic reduction pour the vinegar into a small saucepan and heat over a medium high heat. Allow to simmer until reduced by half or two thirds at the most (about 15 minutes). Set aside to cool.
  • Wash spinach and remove any tough stalks. Coarsely chop and place on two salad plates.
  • Cut avocado in half, peel and coarsely chop. Sprinkle half an avocado over the spinach on each plate.
  • Slice the strawberries and divide evenly between the plates.
  • Drizzle with the balsamic reduction and flax oil blend and grind plenty of black pepper over the top. Serve immediately.
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vegetable palette

Linking up with Shaheen over at Allotment 2 Kitchen and her Vegetable Palette challenge. This month it’s all about mellow yellow (and orange). Avocado flesh is a gorgeous mellow yellow with an inviting green exterior, so I think this qualifies. Also linking up with Jacqueline over at Tinned Tomatoes and her No Croutons Required challenge co-hosted by Lisa at Lisa’s Kitchen.

OTHER AVOCADO RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE:

The Green Vegan Breakfast Smoothie by Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary
Chocolate Cupcakes with Avocado Frosting (vegan) by Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary
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Avocado with Prawns & Balsamic Dressing by Fab Food 4 All
Smoked Salmon & Avocado Stacks by Cook Sister

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Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary received a complimentary bottle of Clearspring Organic Omeg-A-Day 78% Flax Oil Blend. All opinions expressed are our own. This is not a paid post.

Filed Under: Recipe, Salad, Vegan Tagged With: Avocado, Clearspring Omeg-A-Day, Flax Oil, No Croutons Required, Salad, Vegan, Vegetable Palette

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Comments

  1. Ursula Hunt says

    April 22, 2015 at 9:00 am

    I made this at the weekend and it is as delicious as it looks

    Reply
  2. Ursula Hunt says

    April 10, 2015 at 9:45 am

    This looks so colourful and delicious

    Reply
  3. Abigail Cullen says

    September 16, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    What an unusual mix, especially like the strawberries added for that sweeter taste.

    Reply
  4. Jacqueline Meldrum says

    August 31, 2014 at 10:04 am

    That just looks like the most glorious salad and I’m loving the balsamic reduction. Thanks for entering it into this month’s No Croutons Required. The roundup is now live.

    Reply
  5. Fiver Feeds says

    August 30, 2014 at 1:47 pm

    Wow, this is something I must try, it looks delicious.

    Reply
  6. Ann Robinson says

    August 28, 2014 at 11:56 am

    I would think of putting strawberries and avacado together but i like the ingrediants individually so its worth a try

    Reply
  7. Deborah J says

    August 28, 2014 at 9:11 am

    this looks mouthwatering – can’t wait to try this

    Reply
  8. shaheen says

    August 24, 2014 at 3:25 pm

    Love this combo. And have to agree that Avocado has a mellow yellowness to it 🙂 I also love that you have used flax seed oil as a dressing,

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 24, 2014 at 3:30 pm

      Thanks Shaheen 🙂 I used to include flax seed oil in my diet quite a bit when I worked at the health foods shop but I’ve stopped for some reason. It’s nice to be re-introducing it. There was this one time I tried putting it in a fruit smoothie along with wheat bran – ergh, pancake mix smoothie!!

      Reply
  9. Heather Haigh says

    August 19, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    I did try this and it’s great. 🙂

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 23, 2014 at 10:40 am

      Yay! So glad to hear that 😀

      Reply
  10. Sarah Lamb says

    August 19, 2014 at 9:48 am

    Interesting combination, it’s nice to see some vegan recipes on here.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 19, 2014 at 9:59 am

      Thanks Sarah 🙂 I am experimenting more and more with vegan recipes. I love meat too much to give it up entirely but I am trying to incorporate more plant-based meals into our diet. I made a crackin’ vegan shepherdess pie last night I will be blogging soon. Watch this space! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Paul Wilson says

    August 18, 2014 at 10:41 pm

    That looks terrific. I like the idea of avocado and balsamic flavours combined.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 23, 2014 at 10:40 am

      Thanks Paul – they really do work well together, especially with plenty of freshly ground black pepper over the top.

      Reply
  12. Kate - gluten free alchemist says

    August 18, 2014 at 7:17 pm

    Wow indeed! This looks so incredibly beautiful. Fab photos too! I have to try this one. The idea of avocado and strawberry with balsamic is making me quite excited!!!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 23, 2014 at 10:39 am

      Thanks Kate – I hope you try it, I am sure you will be impressed with its simplicity 🙂

      Reply
  13. Jeanne Horak-Druiff says

    August 18, 2014 at 7:12 am

    Oh what a gorgeous image! Intrigued by the idea of strawberries with avocado and always smitten with balsamic reduction. I have a little bottle of smoked balsamic reduction that I utterly adore…

    Reply
    • Jeanne Horak-Druiff says

      August 18, 2014 at 7:12 am

      Forgot to add – thanks so much for linking to my recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Elizabeth says

        August 23, 2014 at 10:37 am

        Oooh a smoked balsamic reduction sounds heavenly! My pleasure, Jeanne 🙂

        Reply
  14. georgina davies says

    August 17, 2014 at 7:43 pm

    This is a really unusual salad but it looks yummy xxxx

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 23, 2014 at 10:36 am

      It is – unusual and yummy 🙂

      Reply
  15. Lisa says

    August 17, 2014 at 3:12 pm

    That is gorgeous Elizabeth! So many of my favorites in there.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 23, 2014 at 10:31 am

      Thanks Lisa 🙂

      Reply
  16. Kavey says

    August 17, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    I’m one those weirdos who only yearn for salad summer, probably driven by the joy of eating self grown! 🙂 Thanks for sharing ice fresh l cream post!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 23, 2014 at 9:23 am

      I tend to crave salads in the summer too. Salad certainly isn’t a winter comfort food! 🙂

      Reply
  17. Holly Nelson says

    August 17, 2014 at 3:00 pm

    Delicious! I have actually got strawberries in at the moment…I don’t know why I never think of adding delicious fruit to salad!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 23, 2014 at 10:13 am

      They do add a rather lovely flavour. Grapes too, and figs. Go on, experiment! 🙂

      Reply
  18. Camilla @FabFood4All says

    August 17, 2014 at 2:59 pm

    That sounds like real winner of a salad Elizabeth:-) Thanks for linking to my recipe:-)

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 23, 2014 at 9:23 am

      Thanks Camilla, my pleasure!

      Reply
  19. Kate @ Veggie Desserts says

    August 17, 2014 at 1:43 pm

    What a gorgeous salad. I’ll definitely reduce the balsamic for it – sounds sooo good.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 23, 2014 at 9:22 am

      Thanks Kate – do try it and let me know what you think!

      Reply

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