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Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Honey Maple Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

Enjoy something delicious and satisfying with this easy-to-make recipe.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Honey Maple Poppy Seed Vinaigrette:
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 1½ tbsp maple syrup
  • ½ tbsp honey
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ lemon juice & zest
  • ½-1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar to taste
  • Sea Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds
Salad:
  • 2 cups of baby spinach
  • 1 cup of mixed greens
  • 1 cup of romaine
  • ½ cup of Strawberries sliced
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1 small shallot sliced thinly
  • 2 tbsp sliced almonds
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese shredded

Instructions

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  1. Make the vinaigrette by combining the canola oil, olive oil, maple syrup, honey, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice & zest, white balsamic vinegar, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste, and the poppy seeds in a small bowl; whisk until well combined.  Set aside for flavors to mingle for 20-30 minutes. 
  2. Make the salad by combining the baby spinach, spring greens, and romaine lettuce in a large bowl.  
  3. Layer the salad with sliced strawberries, diced avocado, shallots, sliced almonds, and shredded Parmesan.  
  4. Serve the salad by drizzling it with some of the well-shaken vinaigrette and toss until evenly coated.  Serve immediately.  Enjoy.