Description
A refreshing salad bursting with vibrant flavors from juicy strawberries, creamy avocado, and crisp spinach, all drizzled with a tangy poppyseed dressing. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Fresh Spinach
- 2 cups Strawberries, sliced
- 1 large Avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup Poppyseed Dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 medium Red Onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup Pecans or Walnuts, toasted
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash the spinach thoroughly and pat dry. Slice the strawberries and dice the avocado. Thinly slice the red onion.
- 2. Toast Your Nuts: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pecans or walnuts for about 5 minutes until fragrant and golden brown. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
- 3. Assemble Your Salad: In a large bowl, combine the spinach, sliced strawberries, diced avocado, and red onion. Gently toss them together.
- 4. Dress It Up: Drizzle half of the poppyseed dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Add more dressing to taste if desired.
- 5. Add Crunch: Sprinkle the toasted nuts on top for added texture.
- 6. Serve & Enjoy: Serve immediately on individual plates or family-style from the bowl.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Use ripe avocados for creaminess; they should yield slightly when pressed. - Wash your spinach thoroughly to remove any grit. - For variations, substitute almonds for walnuts or add crumbled feta cheese for extra flavor.