One of my recent obsessions is this Superfood Avocado Blueberry Salad with homemade Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing.
While I love to indulge on things like mac and cheese, pizza sticks, and definitely some peanut butter ice cream. I also keep my life balanced by eating loads of greens, healthy superfoods and getting plenty of exercise.
Spinach and Kale Salad with Avocado and Blueberries
This salad is packed with nutrients, yet light and easy, perfect for a spring or summer salad.
I’ve paired the salad with a creamy and delicious lemon poppyseed dressing that literally takes seconds to whip up.
Ingredients Needed
Here’s the basic list of ingredients you’ll need to make this delicious and refreshing salad. As always, you can find the full printable recipe located below.
- Baby Spinach and Kale Blend – or a spring salad mix will work too
- Avocado – sliced
- Blueberries – raspberries will work great here too!
- Sliced Almonds – for an added crunch
- Feta Cheese – gives the salad a salty and creamy bite.
- Dressing – a mix of lemon juice, vinegar, mayo and poppyseeds
Homemade Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
Skip the store bought dressing and whip up your own deliciously creamy dressing in seconds!
I usually whisk all the ingredients together in a bowl, or you can use a salad dressing shaker bottle which makes it easy to store afterwards too.
I have been having this gorgeous salad nearly every day and it has been awesome.
I packed this salad with tons of superfoods like spinach, kale, almonds, blueberries and of course, avocado!
Then there is the Lemon Poppy Seed dressing, which was inspired from my Avocado Citrus Salad, that I drizzle over the whole thing. It’s incredible.
Seriously.
The creamy avocado and sweet blueberries go perfectly with the tangy feta cheese and tart dressing.
It’s a flavor party in your mouth.
If you wanted to add some extra protein to this salad, a few slices of grilled chicken breast or cooked shrimp would be perfect.
But as it is, this salad is filling and delicious!
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Superfood Avocado Blueberry Salad
Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby Spinach and Kale Blend
- 1 large California Avocado, sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 3 tablespoons almonds, sliced
- 4 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
For the Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing:
Instructions
- Divide the baby spinach and kale salad blend between two large bowls.
- Top each bowl with half of the California avocado slices, blueberries, almonds and feta cheese.
To prepare the dressing:
- Combine all the dressing ingredients besides the poppy seeds in the blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add the poppy seeds and pulse two times to incorporate. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
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Kevin @ Closet Cooking
Love this summer salad!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen
Men just suck in that regard. I refuse to workout with my husband any more because of this. Me? Goes to the gym 5-6 days a week and lives in a constant state of soreness. Him? Works out once in a blue moon then goes for a run with me and acts like freakin’ Meb Keflezighi. Ugh. In other news, this salad looks baller. 😉
Amanda
Gorgeous pictures… amazing recipe… this is going to happen in my house tomorrow!
Nicole
This salad will definitely help you prepare for you marathon! It’s so pretty too 🙂
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
SO awesome that you’re doing a marathon! I HATE running, so I could never do it.
BUT, I could eat ALOT of this salad. I LOVE California Avocados, and that dressing is LIFE. Pinned!
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl
Girl this salad is right up my alley!! Congrats on the marathon – what an incredible undertaking!! You go girl! PS: Those avocados are so stunning! Ship some my way!
Rachel Cooks
Oh my gosh – good luck with the marathon! And about the husband…ugh. Men. Ben can run 1/2 mile two days in a row and be back in the shape he wants to be in. It’s so annoying.
And this salad is making all my dreams come true. I’ll just sit here and eat a salad while you go ahead and run that marathon. 😉
Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig
This is a SuperFood dream come true…so pretty too.