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Superfood Avocado Blueberry Salad

January 28, 2021 · In: Breakfast, Lunch, Recipes

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Superfood Avocado & Blueberry Salad

5 from 1 vote
Healthy, easy, and delicious — this superfood salad is the perfect weekday lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Servings: 4
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups baby spinach and kale blend
  • 1 large avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 3 tablespoons almonds, sliced
  • 4 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
For the Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons onion, minced
  • 6 tablespoons mayo, reduced fat
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 tablespoon poppy seeds

Method
 

  1. Divide the baby spinach and kale salad blend between two large bowls.
  2. Top each bowl with half of the California avocado slices, blueberries, almonds and feta cheese.
To prepare the dressing:
  1. 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.

Notes

Use 2 tbsp. of dressing per serving of salad.

Recipe adapted from I Wash You Dry

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