Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Experience the vibrant flavors of Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing—a refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. Bursting with the sweetness of ripe strawberries, creamy avocado, and crunchy almonds, this salad is a delightful balance of taste and nutrition. Topped with a homemade poppyseed dressing that adds a tangy kick, it makes for an ideal light lunch, a colorful picnic companion, or a stunning side dish at dinner parties. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this salad is not only healthy but also incredibly satisfying. Enjoy it as-is or customize it with your favorite ingredients to make it uniquely yours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approx. 4 people
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 avocado, peeled and diced
- 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese (or goat cheese or feta)
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/2 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
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- For the dressing, whisk together avocado oil, red apple vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper in a bowl until emulsified.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, avocado, cheese, almonds, and red onion.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine everything evenly.
- Serve immediately for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg