Salads
Summer Fruit and Spinach Salad
★★★★½ (4.5)
Baby spinach, juicy strawberries, sweet blueberries, and creamy avocado come together under a poppy seed dressing for a refreshing salad that walks the line between side dish and dessert. It is a five-minute no-cook option for hot days.
- No cooking required beyond a quick toast of the almonds
- Sweet and savory combination that works as a light lunch or side
- Ready in 15 minutes flat
- Wash the spinach and spin or pat it completely dry; wet leaves will water down the dressing.
- Hull and slice the strawberries into thin pieces.
- Rinse the blueberries and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Toast the sliced almonds in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until light golden and fragrant, then remove from heat immediately to prevent burning.
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice the flesh into thin wedges directly in the peel, then scoop out with a spoon.
- In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, and salt until well combined.
- Place the dry spinach in a large bowl.
- Add about three-quarters of the dressing to the spinach and toss gently just before serving to prevent wilting.
- Divide the dressed spinach among 4 plates or a large platter.
- Arrange the sliced strawberries, blueberries, and avocado slices on top.
- Sprinkle with crumbled feta and toasted almonds.
- Drizzle the remaining dressing over the top and serve immediately.
Dry the spinach thoroughly before dressing so the vinaigrette clings to the leaves instead of sliding off.
Toast the almonds just until golden and pull them off heat right away; they keep cooking from residual heat in the pan.
Nutrition (per serving)
290Calories
6gProtein
22gFat
20gCarbs
6gFiber
260mgSodium
Nutrition information is estimated and provided for convenience only.