Berry Spinach Salad + Citrus Poppyseed Dressing
This healthy, colorful berry spinach salad is jam packed with flavor! Sweet, juicy strawberries, bursting blueberries, crunchy almonds, and creamy avocado. Tossed in light citrus poppy seed dressing that's healthy. The most delicious summer berry spinach salad!
Servings: 2 large or 4 side salads
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 tablespoons orange juice fresh or store-bought
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons regular mayonnaise or olive oil mayo
- 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar
- 7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or canola oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
- Salt + pepper to taste
For the salad:
- 5 cups of baby spinach
- 8 - 10 strawberries quartered
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup 1 oz sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup red onions thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons feta cheese crumbled (blue cheese would be good too)
- 1 large haas avocado diced
Instructions
For the dressing:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon, lime, and orange juices along with the dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and honey. Continue to whisk as you slowly drizzle in the olive oil in a steady stream. Add the poppy seeds, salt and pepper. Set aside.
For the salad:
- Toss all the salad ingredients together in a large bowl, until combined. Pour desired amount of dressing overtop and serve immediately.
