Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Experience the vibrant flavors of our Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing. This refreshing dish combines fresh baby spinach, sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and crunchy toasted almonds for a delightful taste sensation. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or gatherings, it’s a nutritious option that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. The simple poppyseed dressing adds just the right amount of sweetness without overpowering the fresh ingredients. Enjoy this salad as a standalone meal or pair it with grilled chicken for added protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 6
- 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, vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together spinach, strawberries, avocado, cheese, almonds, and red onion.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until combined.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg