Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines the sweetness of strawberries and creamy avocado with the crunch of toasted almonds. This delightful salad is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re enjoying a light lunch, hosting a dinner party, or looking for a nutritious side dish. Tossed in a zesty poppyseed dressing, this salad not only tastes great but also looks beautiful on your table.
- 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
- 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
- In a jar or small bowl, whisk together avocado oil, red apple vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine spinach, sliced strawberries, diced avocado, crumbled cheese, toasted almonds, and red onion.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for optimal flavor and freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg