Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing. This refreshing dish effortlessly combines the sweetness of ripe strawberries, the creaminess of avocado, and the crispness of fresh baby spinach, all tossed in a zesty poppyseed dressing. Perfect for a light lunch, picnic gatherings, or as a colorful side at your next barbecue, this salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Whether you enjoy it on its own or paired with grilled chicken, it’s sure to please everyone at the table. With quick prep time and easy customization options, this salad is a must-try for any occasion!
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
- half a 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
- To make the dressing, whisk together avocado oil, red apple vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine baby spinach, sliced strawberries, diced avocado, crumbled cheese (if desired), toasted almonds, and red onion.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Gently toss to combine and serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg