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Spinach Salad with Lemon Maple Poppy Seed Dressing

A light, fresh spring salad with strawberries, lemon, maple, and poppy seeds.
Servings 2
Author Cheating Vegan

Ingredients

For the salad

  • 1 package baby spinach 5-ounce
  • 1/2 avocado peeled, pitted and chopped
  • 4-5 large strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup almonds toasted and chopped

For the dressing

  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot
  • 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. To make the salad: combine all the ingredients in a large serving bowl.
  2. To make the dressing: combine all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
  3. Drizzle the salad with the dressing and serve.