Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of this Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing, a perfect dish for any occasion. Combining fresh baby spinach, ripe strawberries, creamy avocado, and crunchy almonds, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients. The simple poppyseed dressing enhances the freshness without overwhelming the palate. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up this delightful salad that works beautifully as a light lunch or an elegant side at dinner parties. Perfectly versatile and easy to customize, it’s sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
- 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese or alternative
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- half a 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 emulsified. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine fresh spinach, sliced strawberries, diced avocado, crumbled blue cheese (or alternative), toasted almonds, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Drizzle the salad with the prepared dressing and gently toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider including grilled chicken or chickpeas. Feel free to substitute blue cheese with goat cheese or feta for different flavor profiles. Toasting the almonds before adding them gives a wonderful crunch and deepens their flavor.