Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing. This delightful dish combines fresh baby spinach, sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and crunchy almonds, all tossed in a homemade poppyseed dressing that adds a touch of sweetness and tang. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a quick lunch or a stunning side dish at your next gathering, this salad will not only please your palate but also support your health goals. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can enjoy a nutritious and refreshing meal that impresses!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
- 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese (or goat cheese or feta)
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together avocado oil, red wine vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, avocado, cheese, almonds, and onion. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg