The other day I was making my very favorite salad (yes, my very favorite salad in the whole wide world) for a get together, and it dawned on me that I hadn’t shared it on the blog yet… WHAT?? I immediately snapped some pictures because I was ashamed of myself. How dare I keep this salad to myself? Mmm. I am salivating even now looking at the pictures. I don’t know what it is exactly, but this salad is the perfect marriage of sweet and savory ingredients that literally melt in your mouth. Every time I eat it I bask in the fact that I am enjoying something so healthy, that’s good enough to be a dessert. Yes, that is how much I love it.
Spinach Poppyseed Salad
The perfect healthy summer salad for any occasion! This may be my absolute favorite salad recipe!
Servings 12
Calories 140kcal
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1/2 lb . fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 head of romaine lettuce
- sliced mushrooms
- 1 can mandarin oranges
- red seedless grapes halved
- 1 avocado sliced
- grated swiss cheese your preferred amount, I use about a handful
- 3/4 Tbls . cottage cheese
For the Dressing
- 1/2 Tbls . poppy seeds
- 1 or 2 Tbls. grated red onion
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/2 tsp . salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp . dry mustard
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Instructions
For the Salad
- Toss all ingredients together.
For the Dressing
- Mix all ingredients together in a blender. Don't pour dressing over salad until right before serving.
Notes
Store dressing and salad separately. Store in the fridge in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 295IU | Vitamin C: 8.9mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.2mg
I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again. BEST. SALAD. EVER. The end.
This recipe is a MUST! It’s so delicious whether it’s for a family dinner or for a party!
I’m so glad you like it! It is my absolute FAVORITE salad!