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 gathering or a simple weekday meal. This refreshing salad combines fresh baby spinach, juicy strawberries, and creamy avocado, creating a medley of textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Tossed in a light, homemade poppyseed dressing, it’s not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutrients. Whether you enjoy it as a light lunch or a side dish at picnics and barbecues, this salad promises to be a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately six people 1x
- 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
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together avocado oil, red apple vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl or jar. Season with fine sea salt and black pepper to taste.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine fresh spinach, sliced strawberries, diced avocado, crumbled cheese, toasted almonds, and sliced red onion.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Gently toss until everything is well coated. Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg