In my crunchy, colorful, organic plant-based kitchen, healthy, hearty salads are an
everyday occurrence.
A fresh, flavorful, multi-textured salad made with seasonal ingredients is my idea
of comfort food.
That’s why I love this Cranberry Pear Walnut Avocado Spinach Salad.
Imagine savoring each mouthful of pear, walnuts, cranberry, red onion, tomatoes,
avocado and spinach with a creamy tahini dressing.
The sweet and savory mix of flavors in this quick and easy salad titillated my taste
buds and brought a smile to my face.
I hope you enjoy it as well.
Cranberry Pear Walnut Avocado Spinach Salad
Makes 3 servings
Ingredients
4 cups organic spinach
1 large organic red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes. sliced
3 organic pears, cut into cubes
1 cup dried organic cranberries
1 cup organic walnuts, soaked 8 hours
1 large avocado, peeled and cubed
Dried red pepper flakes
Dressing ingredients
1/3 cup Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar
1/4 cup filtered water
3 tablespoons organic sesame tahini
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon coconut palm sugar
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
A pinch of Celtic or Himalyan Sea Salt
1 tablespoon organic coconut oil (optional)
Directions
Soak the pear and vegetables in a basin of vinegar and water.
Rinse and drain the spinach.
Rinse and slice the onion.
Rinse, then cut the pear into cubes.
Rinse, then slice each tomato in half.
Rinse, peel and cut the avocado into cubes.
Drain and rinse walnuts.
Blend the Dressing
Add the dressing ingredients to your blender
Blend until smooth.
Taste the dressing.
Adjust as needed to suit your taste.
Assemble the Salad
Place the spinach in a large bowl.
Add the sliced onion and tomatoes.
Add the pear and avocado chunks.
Toss cranberries and walnuts across the salad.
Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top.
Lightly toss the salad ingredients with tongs.
Serve salad in individual bowls.
Drizzle each salad with dressing.
Enjoy!
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Yum! I love this combination of ingredients. It looks like such a satisfying salad. Pinning to share 🙂
Thanks Jennifer! I’m glad you like it! Thanks for pinning it. I appreciate it.
Although we are not strictly plant based here, we DO love salads of all types. This looks awesome! I would love it if you’d come link it up to the first ever “Balanced & Healthy Living Link Up Party”!! Stopping by from Friendship Friday today. Have an excellent weekend!
I would love to link up at the “Balanced & Healthy Living Link Up Party! When does start each week?
So yummy looking! Thanks so much for sharing on my linkup, I love getting new ideas for salads:)
I have a similar recipe I make but only for the holidays. I love it and I’m not sure why I don’t make it more often.
Hi Deborah,
You have the best salad recipes! This combination sounds great together – so tasty and healthy. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & tweeted!
Wow, this sounds so good! Thanks for sharing at My Flagstaff Home.
Jennifer
Such a tasty looking salad Deborah – thank you for sharing with Pin worthy Wednesday
Looks like what I need for lunch! Thanks for sharing on the “whats for dinner” linky party!
Hi Helen,
I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I appreciate it.
This is a gorgeous salad, Deborah. Pinning it to share. Thanks for sharing with the Let’s Get Real party.
Hi Gaye,
I’m so glad you like this mason jar salad! Thanks for pinning it and for sharing your thoughts.
Hey just stopping by and let you know your awesome post was picked as a feature this week on #HomeMattersParty linky. You can see it at http://adventuresfrugalmom.com/home-matters-linky-party-73/. Make sure to grab the I was featured button for your sidebar. Congrats and thanks for linking up.
Hi Melissa,
I am so delighted to hear that this salad was featured on the Home Matters Party. I appreciate this honor and recognition. I am adding the button to my blog. Thanks for your support!
Congratulations! You’ll be featured again this week at My Flagstaff Home!
Jennifer
Hi Jennifer,
I am so delighted to hear that Urban Naturale’s post has been featured at My Flagstaff Home! I sincerely appreciate the support and recognition!
HI Deborah,
Thanks for sharing this healthy and delicious salad on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & tweeted!
This salad sounds great Deborah! I love the greens – the nutritious spinach & healthy fats from the avocado. And the crunchy nuts and sweet cranberries paired with pear sounds like a wonderful combination.
Thanks so much for sharing at Healthy Vegan Fridays – I’m pinning & sharing!
Great recipe! Thanks for sharing. Stopping by from Create & Crave.