Description
Discover the vibrant and nutritious Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing. This refreshing salad is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re looking for a quick lunch or a colorful side dish for dinner. With the creamy texture of ripe avocado, the sweetness of juicy strawberries, and a delightful homemade poppyseed dressing, this salad is not only delicious but also packed with essential nutrients.
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
- 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
- For the dressing, whisk together 1/3 cup avocado oil, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon poppy seeds, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, avocado, cheese, almonds, and red onion.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until well combined.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg