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Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing Recipe

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A refreshing and vibrant Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad featuring fresh baby spinach, sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, tangy blue cheese, and toasted almonds, all tossed in a homemade poppyseed dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a colorful side dish that comes together in just 15 minutes.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • 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

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup avocado oil (or olive oil)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Fine sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the avocado oil, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is well emulsified. Alternatively, combine all dressing ingredients in a covered jar and shake vigorously to blend well.
  2. Toss the salad: In a large bowl, add the baby spinach, sliced strawberries, diced avocado, crumbled blue cheese, toasted sliced almonds, and thinly sliced red onion. Gently toss to combine all the ingredients evenly.
  3. Combine with dressing: Drizzle the prepared poppyseed dressing evenly over the salad. Carefully toss the salad again to ensure all components are coated with the dressing without mashing the avocado or strawberries.
  4. Serve: Plate the salad immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and crunchy textures at their best. This salad is best served fresh and not prepared far in advance to maintain texture integrity.

Notes

  • Use ripe but firm avocados to prevent mushiness in the salad.
  • To toast almonds, place them in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
  • If blue cheese is too strong, substitute with goat cheese or feta for a milder flavor.
  • This salad is best enjoyed fresh; store salad and dressing separately if preparing ahead.
  • For a vegan version, omit cheese and substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
  • Adjust salt and pepper in the dressing according to taste preferences.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/strawberry-avocado-spinach-salad-with-poppyseed-dressing-recipe/