Description
Indulge your taste buds with this refreshing Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing, a delightful dish that captures the essence of summer. This vibrant salad combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries with the creamy texture of avocado, all resting on a bed of nutrient-rich baby spinach. Topped with crunchy toasted almonds and drizzled with a tangy homemade poppyseed dressing, it’s perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a light lunch. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this salad is not only delicious but also packed with vitamins and healthy fats, making it a nutritious choice for anyone looking to elevate their meal. Customize it with your favorite ingredients to make it truly your own!
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
- 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
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the avocado oil, red apple vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined. If using a jar, shake vigorously until emulsified.
- Combine the fresh baby spinach, sliced strawberries, diced avocado, crumbled cheese (if using), toasted almonds, and sliced red onion in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad mixture. Gently toss all ingredients until evenly coated in dressing.
- Transfer the salad to serving plates or bowls. Enjoy your refreshing Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg