Paleo Classic Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
Discover the vibrant flavors of the Paleo Classic Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing—a perfect fusion of fresh, nutrient-packed ingredients and a tangy-sweet homemade dressing. This refreshing salad features tender baby spinach leaves, juicy sliced strawberries, creamy avocado, crunchy almonds, and a hint of sharpness from thinly sliced red onion. The star of the recipe is the simple yet irresistible honey mustard dressing, made with raw honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and fresh lemon juice for a paleo-friendly burst of flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, this wholesome dish is ideal for a light meal or as a stunning side that’s sure to impress. Perfect for paleo diets or anyone seeking a naturally tasty, healthy option!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons raw honey
- 1.5 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the salad ingredients: rinse and dry the baby spinach leaves, slice the strawberries and red onion, and dice the avocado. Set aside.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine extra virgin olive oil, raw honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and fresh lemon juice.
Whisk the dressing ingredients together until well combined and smooth. Add sea salt and black pepper to taste, whisking again until the seasoning is fully integrated.
In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach leaves, sliced strawberries, sliced almonds, sliced red onion, and diced avocado.
Pour the honey mustard dressing over the salad, tossing gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Once mixed, serve the spinach salad immediately as a fresh and healthy meal or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1215 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.5 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1791 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.9 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.3 g | ||
| Protein | 15.2 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 282 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2004 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
