Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing. It’s an irresistible blend of fresh baby spinach, sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and crunchy almonds, all drizzled with a tangy poppyseed dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is perfect for a quick lunch, a refreshing side dish at gatherings, or a colorful addition to your next picnic. With its nutritious ingredients and customizable options, this delightful salad not only pleases the palate but also supports a healthy lifestyle. Enjoy the burst of flavors and textures in every bite!
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
- 1/3 cup avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together the avocado oil, red wine vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, avocado, cheese, almonds, and red onion.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg