Description
Indulge in the refreshing goodness of Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing. This vibrant dish features a delightful combination of nutrient-rich spinach, sweet strawberries, and creamy avocado, all drizzled with a luscious poppyseed dressing. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a crowd-pleasing potluck option, this salad offers a burst of flavor and texture in every bite. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, it’s an ideal choice for anyone looking to enjoy a healthy yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- To make the dressing, whisk together the avocado oil, red wine vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a jar or small bowl until emulsified.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, avocado, blue cheese (or alternative), sliced almonds, and red onion.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad portion (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg