Avocado Walnut Salad

Avocados are good for you. Try this avocado walnut salad for healthy skin and anti-aging benefits. Both avocados and walnuts contain healthy omega-3 fatty acids. This salad is quick and easy to make and its colorful appearance is appealing.

Avocado Walnut Salad

1/2 pound turkey bacon, chopped
1 cup walnut halves, roughly chopped
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
baby spinach, trimmed and washed
3 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced
1 large ripe avocado, halved, peeled, seeded and sliced
1 small red onion, very thinly sliced

Directions:

Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium high heat. Add turkey bacon and cook, stirring occasionally for 3-4 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside to cool.

Add walnuts to pan and cook over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes or until lightly toasted. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate and set aside.

Add oil and lime juice to pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine.

Combine spinach, tomatoes, avocado, onion, bacon and walnuts in a large serving bowl. Pour warm lime dressing over salad and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.

This salad is a tasty way to get more healthy fats into your diet. Walnuts help reduce inflammation and even help with vision. Just a few more reasons to eat this healthy salad.

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