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Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Honey Maple Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Honey Maple Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

I loved this strawberry and avocado salad with honey maple poppyseed vinaigrette recipe. We had friends over for dinner and we all, kids included, loved this salad, and we thought it paired well with Razor Clams and a pasta salad.

Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Honey Maple Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

Honey Maple Poppy Seed Vinaigrette:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 1½ tbsp maple syrup
  • ½ tbsp honey
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ lemon juice & zest
  • ½-1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar, to taste
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds

Salad:

  • 2 cups of baby spinach
  • 1 cup of mixed greens
  • 1 cup of romaine, chopped
  • ½ cup of strawberries, sliced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 small shallot sliced thinly
  • 2 tbsp sliced almonds
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, shredded

Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Honey Maple Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

How to Make a Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Honey Maple Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

Make the vinaigrette by combining the canola oil, olive oil, maple syrup, honey, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice & zest, white balsamic vinegar, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste, and the poppy seeds in a small bowl; whisk until well combined.  Set aside for flavors to mingle for 20-30 minutes.

Make the salad by combining the baby spinach, spring greens, and romaine lettuce in a large bowl.

Layer the salad with sliced strawberries, diced avocado, shallots, sliced almonds, and shredded Parmesan.

Serve the salad by drizzling it with some of the well-shaken vinaigrette and toss until evenly coated.  Serve immediately.  Enjoy.

Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Honey Maple Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

 

Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Honey Maple Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Pam / For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

Ingredients

Honey Maple Poppy Seed Vinaigrette:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • tbsp maple syrup
  • ½ tbsp honey
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ lemon juice & zest
  • ½-1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar to taste
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds

Salad:

  • 2 cups of baby spinach
  • 1 cup of mixed greens
  • 1 cup of romaine
  • ½ cup of strawberries sliced
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1 small shallot sliced thinly
  • 2 tbsp sliced almonds
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Make the vinaigrette by combining the canola oil, olive oil, maple syrup, honey, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice & zest, white balsamic vinegar, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste, and the poppy seeds in a small bowl; whisk until well combined.  Set aside for flavors to mingle for 20-30 minutes.
     
  • Make the salad by combining the baby spinach, spring greens, and romaine lettuce in a large bowl.  
  • Layer the salad with sliced strawberries, diced avocado, shallots, sliced almonds, and shredded Parmesan.  
  • Serve the salad by drizzling it with some of the well-shaken vinaigrette and toss until evenly coated.  Serve immediately.  Enjoy.
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  1. I love salads and eat at least one every single day. You always make the best salads, Pam! This one looks so refreshing, and the vinaigrette sounds amazing. I can’t wait to try this!

  2. I am so glad that you enjoyed the dressing, Pam! This salad sounds delicious. I can not get enough of all the different fruits I’ve been putting in my salads this year. Have a blessed afternoon!