Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing, a delightful dish that’s perfect for any occasion. With its combination of fresh spinach, sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and crunchy almonds, this salad delivers both nutrition and taste. The homemade poppyseed dressing enhances the freshness of the ingredients, making it a standout choice for light lunches, side dishes at gatherings, or healthy starters before dinner. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, it’s a versatile recipe that can easily be paired with grilled chicken or enjoyed on its own for a satisfying meal. Brighten your table with this colorful salad that promises to please everyone!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- 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)
- 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, and Dijon mustard in a jar or small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine fresh spinach, sliced strawberries, diced avocado, crumbled cheese, toasted almonds, and red onion.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is well coated.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg