Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Creamy Poppyseed Dressing
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Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Creamy Poppyseed Dressing
Description
The Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad blends leafy baby spinach with sweet strawberries and rich avocado chunks, adding crunch through sliced almonds and a salty tang from feta cheese. The crunchy almonds and creamy avocado provide contrasting textures, and the mild tartness of feta contributes savory depth.
The accompanying creamy poppyseed dressing is made by whisking together mayonnaise, milk, sugar, cider vinegar, and poppy seeds. This dressing adds a sweet-tangy note with a hint of nuttiness from the poppy seeds, enhancing the freshness of the greens and fruit. It is poured partially over the salad with more added as needed, allowing control over the salad’s creaminess.
The salad should be served immediately after dressing to preserve texture, especially of the spinach and avocado. Garnishing with extra feta and almonds provides an appealing finish. It works well as a light lunch or a side dish and can complement various meal types.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces baby spinach
- 1 cup strawberries sliced, fresh
- 2 avocado chopped, large
- 1/4 cup almonds sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
Creamy Poppyseed Dressing:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup milk 2%
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 4 teaspoons cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, avocados, almonds, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, milk, sugar, cider vinegar, and poppyseeds. Pour about half over the salad and toss to coat. Add more of the dressing if needed.
- Serve salad immediately and garnish with more feta cheese and almonds if desired.
Notes
- The salad is best served fresh to enjoy the texture of spinach and avocado.
- You can adjust the amount of dressing to suit taste and creaminess preferences.
- Garnish with extra sliced almonds and feta cheese for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 136mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 437mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2094IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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