Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing. This delightful dish combines sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and fresh spinach, all drizzled with a light and tangy poppyseed dressing. Perfect for summer picnics, brunch gatherings, or a healthy lunch option, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients. In just 15 minutes, you can create a refreshing meal that balances sweetness and savory notes while offering endless customization options to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese (or goat cheese/feta)
- 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
- fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a jar or small bowl, combine avocado oil, red wine vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk until emulsified.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, avocado, cheese, almonds, and red onion.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg