Recipe for spinach salad with avocado and figs

In this spinach salad with avocado and figs, you get the joy of two amazing fruits: avocado and figs! (and yes, avocado is actually a fruit). Breaded avocado and figs are a perfect match. You get the crunchy, creamy, sweet and salty in the same salad. And at the same time an incredibly beautiful salad that will definitely impress your guests. It is easy to make, creative and just a little out of the ordinary.

Crispy breaded avocado in the oven

Breaded avocado is undoubtedly the star ingredient in this spinach salad with avocado and figs. Pistachio-breaded avocado slices baked crispy in the oven. “Can you bake avocado?!”, you might be thinking. And here is black "YES!" Avocado is good, but it tastes twice as good when the slices are rolled in chopped nuts and roasted in the oven. On the outside, the avocado slices become crispy and slightly salty, and on the inside they are creamy with a mild avocado flavor. So incredibly delicious! It is also delicious to make the crispy breaded avocado slices as a small snack. For example, they are delicious dipped in a delicious baba ganoush eggplant dip or a good one, homemade hummus. 

Salad with figs

Figs are in season right now, so you can often be lucky enough to find them in supermarkets. And they just make the salad that much prettier and more impressive. If you can't get your hands on figs, the salad still tastes great without them. In that case, try adding slices of crisp autumn apples or sweet, halved grapes instead. 

Serving suggestions for spinach salad with avocado and figs

This spinach salad with avocado and figs tastes wonderful with chicken and oven-baked root vegetable fritters. It's also great for a festive buffet if you're having guests, because it's so simple to make but has plenty of 'wow factor'. 

Recipes with figs

On our website you can find many recipes with this beautiful fruit: