Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Discover the vibrant flavors of our Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing—a delightful blend that’s perfect for any occasion. This salad combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries, the creaminess of ripe avocado, and the crunch of toasted almonds, all tossed in a light and zesty poppyseed dressing. Not only is it visually appealing, but it also packs a nutritional punch with vitamins and minerals that support a healthy lifestyle. Whether served as a refreshing side dish or a satisfying main course with added protein, this salad will elevate your meal. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
- 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 small bowl, whisk together avocado oil, red apple vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine fresh baby spinach, hulled and sliced strawberries, diced avocado, sliced almonds, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Drizzle the poppyseed dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg