Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing, a delightful dish that perfectly balances freshness and nutrition. Ideal for warm weather lunches, picnics, or as a colorful side at gatherings, this salad combines crisp baby spinach, juicy strawberries, and creamy avocado, all enhanced by the crunch of toasted almonds. The homemade poppyseed dressing brings everything together with its tangy sweetness, making each bite a refreshing experience. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s a go-to recipe for anyone looking to add a burst of color and health to their meals.
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
- In a jar or bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup avocado oil, 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon poppy seeds, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to taste.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 6 cups fresh spinach, 1 pint sliced strawberries, 1 diced avocado, 4 ounces crumbled cheese (optional), 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds, and half a thinly sliced red onion.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until well combined. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 150g)
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg