Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors with this Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing. This vibrant salad is a perfect blend of fresh baby spinach, juicy strawberries, creamy avocado, and crunchy almonds, all enhanced by a tangy poppyseed dressing. Ideal for summer barbecues or light lunches, it’s nutritious yet satisfying. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, this dish is sure to impress both family and friends. Enjoy the crunch of sliced almonds and the creaminess of cheese as each bite bursts with flavor. Serve it as a main course or side dish, and make your meals more refreshing and wholesome!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 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
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: Whisk together avocado oil, red apple vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
- Combine the Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add spinach, strawberries, avocado, cheese, almonds, and red onion.
- Toss to Combine: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to ensure everything is well coated.
- Serve Immediately: For maximum freshness, serve the salad right after preparing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg