This is the perfect summer salad. It’s sweet and savory, cool and refreshing, and loaded with nutrients and antioxidants.
I love salads, especially in the summer. A salad is the perfect quick and easy meal and usually does not involve turning on the oven or stove.
This salad is great because it has a lot of delicious sweet fruit that helps to temper the tartness of the dressing. The crunch from the pumpkin and poppy seeds adds additional texture and flavor.
I modified this recipe from naturallyzuzu.com.
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Strawberry Poppyseed Vinaigrette
1 bag organic spinach
1/2 cup sliced organic strawberries
3/4 cup organic blueberries
1 cup watermelon cut in small cubes
1/2 avocado cut in any shape (circles was easiest for me!)
1/2 cup green organic grapes washed and sliced in half
1 kiwi sliced
1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
3 tbsp hemp seeds
Arrange the salad in a bowl and make the dressing.
Dressing
8 medium organic strawberries
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp poppy seeds
2 garlic cloves
1 tsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Blend everything in the blender until smooth. Pour dressing over salad just before serving.
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