Super simple Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing that is healthy, delicious and the perfect summer staple!
This easy strawberry spinach salad is a summer favorite: fresh, colorful and ready in minutes. It’s perfect for a family meal, a picnic or to bring to a gathering. The combination of sweet strawberries, creamy avocado and crunchy almonds tossed with a honey poppy seed dressing makes it both refreshing and satisfying. It looks beautiful on the table and consistently pleases a crowd.
Why We Love this Salad
Bright strawberries, tender baby spinach, ripe avocado and sliced almonds come together under a sweet honey poppy seed vinaigrette. The flavors and textures balance beautifully: fruity sweetness, creamy avocado, crisp nuts and a light, tangy-sweet dressing. This salad is simple, healthy and versatile—an absolute must-try.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Baby spinach (or other leafy greens)
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
- Avocado, peeled and diced
- Sliced almonds
- Olive oil
- Red wine vinegar and apple cider vinegar
- Honey
- Poppy seeds
Make this salad your own!
If you don’t have baby spinach, try arugula or mixed greens. Add crumbled goat cheese or gorgonzola for a tangy finish. Red onion slices, chopped walnuts or shredded chicken also pair well—feel free to customize to your taste.
If you’re new to salads or looking for one that appeals to almost everyone, this recipe is a great place to start. Sweet strawberries, crisp greens, creamy avocado and crunchy almonds make it irresistible, and it takes very little time to prepare.
Prepping and Storage
Make a larger batch of the poppy seed dressing and store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Keep it in a jar with a tight lid so you can shake it well before using. The dressing is handy to have on hand for quick salads throughout the week.
More Salads You’ll Love
- Chinese Chicken Salad
- Healthy Greek Salad
- Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad
- Strawberry Balsamic Salad
- Healthy Broccoli Salad
- My FAVORITE Detox Salad
Hope you enjoy this Strawberry Spinach Salad. If you make it, please leave a rating and tag your recreations on Instagram—I love seeing your photos!
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Ingredients
- 5 to 6 cups baby spinach leaves, lightly packed
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Poppy Seed Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp poppy seeds
Instructions
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Combine the spinach, sliced strawberries, diced avocado and sliced almonds in a large bowl. Toss gently with the poppy seed dressing to coat.
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To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, honey and poppy seeds until well combined. Use immediately or cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Nutrition
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Calories: 306kcal
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Carbohydrates: 21.8 g
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Protein: 3.8 g
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Fat: 24 g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.