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!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
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: 5.9% | Vitamin C: 10.8% | Calcium: 1.3% | Iron: 1.3%
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!