Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing, a refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. This salad combines sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and crisp spinach, creating a delightful medley of tastes that is both satisfying and nutritious. With its bright colors and delicious components, this salad serves as an ideal light meal or a side dish for grilled proteins. Ready in just 15 minutes, it makes for a quick and healthy option for busy weekdays or summer gatherings. Enjoy this versatile recipe with your favorite nuts or cheeses to make it uniquely yours!
- 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
- 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
- In a jar or small bowl, whisk together avocado oil, red apple vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine baby spinach, sliced strawberries, diced avocado, crumbled cheese (if using), toasted almonds, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until well combined.
- Serve immediately for optimum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 12mg