Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Honey Maple Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
Servings 8
Equipment
- Glass jar
Ingredients
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
- 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.