Avocado Strawberry Spinach Salad

I love spinach, and I eat a lot of it, mostly in smoothies. But spinach salad is my second favorite way to get enough calcium and all the other good stuff contained in spinach. I usually add strawberries to my spinach salad, but I thought this twist on the "regular old" salad was fun - avocados and blue cheese are added for additional flavor and texture. I served this with carnitas, and it was a great accompaniment. I hope you'll try it today!

To make the dressing, combine olive oil, vinegar, honey,

poppyseeds, ground mustard and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk well to combine.

Place spinach, strawberries, and onions in a large salad bowl.

Toss with your desired amount of dressing. Carefully toss in avocado. Sprinkle with blue cheese and almonds. Serve immediately. What a tasty way to get several servings of fruits and vegetables!

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Avocado Strawberry Spinach Salad

6 cups fresh baby spinach
1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 avocado, diced
4 ounces crumbled gorgonzola or blue cheese
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
half a small red onion, thinly sliced

Poppyseed Dressing:
1/2 cup olive oil
3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. poppy seeds
pinch of ground dry mustard
salt and pepper

To make the dressing, combine olive oil, vinegar, honey, poppyseeds, ground mustard and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk well to combine.

Place spinach, strawberries, and onions in a large salad bowl. Toss with your desired amount of dressing. Carefully toss in avocado. Sprinkle with blue cheese and almonds. Serve immediately.


Recipe Source: Gimme Some Oven