Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Indulge in the vibrant and refreshing Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing, a perfect harmony of sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and crunchy almonds. This delightful salad is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 15 minutes—but it’s also packed with nutrients, making it an ideal choice for light lunches, picnics, or as a colorful side dish at gatherings. With its versatile flavor profile and easy customization options, you can tailor this dish to your taste preferences while impressing your guests with its fresh ingredients and stunning presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together avocado oil, red apple vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, avocado, cheese of choice, toasted almonds, and red onion.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until well combined.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg