Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of our Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing. This vibrant dish harmoniously blends sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and crisp spinach, making it a delightful addition to any meal. Perfect for brunch, picnics, or as a healthy side dish, this salad is elevated by a unique poppyseed dressing that ties all the flavors together beautifully. Enjoy a nutritious option that’s easy to prepare and customizable to your tastes!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
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 apple vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together avocado oil, red apple vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar until combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, avocado, crumbled cheese (or alternative), toasted almonds, and red onion.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until well coated.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg