Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing, a fresh and delightful dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This salad combines the sweetness of ripe strawberries, creamy avocado, and tender baby spinach, all drizzled with a tangy poppyseed dressing. It’s not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients, making it an ideal choice for picnics, lunch gatherings, or light dinners.
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)
- 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
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together the avocado oil, red wine vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries, avocado, cheese, almonds, and red onion.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until well mixed.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl (250g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg