A deliciously healthy version of poppy seed dressing without all the added sugar. Easy to create your own variation with fresh seasonal ingredients or what you have on hand!
Salad Ingredients:
16 oz baby spinach
3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
6 oz. bleu cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted
Dressing Ingredients:
1/2 cup Olive Us Gravenstein Apple White Balsamic Vinegar (or 6 Tbls Gravenstein Apple & 2 Tbls Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic)
1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
2-3 Tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon sea salt & 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper
1 Tablespoon poppy seeds
1 cup Olive Us Persian Lime Olive Oil (or single varietal EVOO, lemon, etc.)
Directions:
Put all dressing ingredients, except the olive oil, together in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. With blender running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Set aside.
In a large bowl, toss together the salad ingredients, except the almonds. Add the dressing and almonds. Toss to mix and serve immediately.
Serves 6