Description
Indulge in the vibrant and refreshing flavors of our Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing. This delightful salad combines sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and crunchy almonds, making it a perfect dish for any occasion—from summer barbecues to light lunches. Tossed with a simple poppyseed dressing, this salad offers a harmonious balance of taste and texture that is sure to please. It’s not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutritious ingredients, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup avocado oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine 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 wine vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar until emulsified.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, avocado, blue cheese, almonds, and red onion.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg