Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing. This refreshing dish combines sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and crunchy almonds on a bed of fresh baby spinach, all drizzled with a delightful homemade poppyseed dressing. Perfect for any occasion—from picnics to light dinners—this salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes. Customize it with your favorite nuts or cheeses for a personal touch and enjoy a wholesome, colorful meal that will impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- 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: In a small bowl, whisk together avocado oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, avocado, blue cheese (or alternative), sliced almonds, and red onion.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and gently toss until well combined.
- Serve immediately to enjoy freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg