Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Experience the vibrant flavors of our Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing. This refreshing salad combines sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and crisp baby spinach, creating a delightful dish that’s perfect for any occasion—be it a summer picnic, casual lunch, or elegant dinner party. Tossed in a light poppyseed dressing, this salad is not only quick and easy to prepare but also packed with nutritious ingredients that will leave you feeling satisfied and guilt-free. Impress your guests and enjoy a burst of freshness with every bite!
- 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
- ½ 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 until emulsified.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries, avocado, cheese, toasted almonds, and red onion.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (250g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg