Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of this Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing, a delightful dish that combines vibrant flavors and colors. Perfect for summer picnics, brunches, or elegant dinner parties, this salad features nutrient-rich ingredients like baby spinach, ripe strawberries, and creamy avocado. Tossed in a light homemade poppyseed dressing that offers a sweet and tangy twist, it’s not just a feast for the eyes but also a nourishing choice for health-conscious eaters. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this versatile recipe can be served as a main course or side dish, making it an essential addition to any meal.
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
- For the dressing: avocado oil, red apple vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt & pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together avocado oil, red apple vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper until emulsified.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, avocado, cheese of choice, almonds and red onion.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until well-coated.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg