Description
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of this Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing. This vibrant salad is a perfect blend of fresh baby spinach, sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and crunchy toasted almonds, all drizzled with a delightful homemade poppyseed dressing. Ideal for light lunches, picnics, or as an elegant starter at dinner parties, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrients. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a colorful, healthy salad that will impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese (or goat cheese or feta)
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/3 cup avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together the avocado oil, red wine vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, avocado, cheese, and toasted almonds.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg