Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing. This refreshing salad is a delightful blend of juicy strawberries, creamy avocado, and crisp spinach, all tossed in a zesty homemade poppyseed dressing. Perfect for summer picnics, light lunches, or as a colorful side dish for any occasion, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients. In just 15 minutes, you can create a wholesome meal that’s sure to impress family and friends while enjoying the benefits of fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
- 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 apple vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together avocado oil, red apple vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, fine sea salt, and black pepper in a bowl until emulsified.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries, avocado, cheese alternative, toasted almonds, and red onion.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for optimal taste. Toasting almonds enhances their flavor; do not skip this step. Customize by adding grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.