Description
Our delightful Blueberry Broccoli Spinach Salad offers an invigorating mix of textures and flavors that nourish your body.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup chopped broccoli
- ½ ripe avocado, diced
- ¼ cup blueberries
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2–4 tbsp dried cranberries
- 2–4 tbsp unsalted roasted sunflower seeds
- Black pepper, to taste (optional)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ tsp lemon juice or white vinegar
- 1 tsp poppy seeds
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp dried dill
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ⅛–¼ tsp garlic powder (to taste)
- ⅛ tsp sea salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Start with creating the creamy poppy seed ranch dressing by adding minced garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to a mixing bowl. Whisk these with Greek yogurt, buttermilk, and mayonnaise. Stir in poppy seeds, dried parsley, dill, onion powder, paprika, and garlic powder. Allow the dressing to chill for about two hours, giving time for those terrific flavors to fully develop and merge.
- In your largest salad bowl, combine fresh baby spinach, chopped broccoli, and ripe avocado cubes. Add blueberries for a burst of sweetness. Toss in crumbled feta cheese, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds, these will add a crunchy texture balance. If desired, you can sprinkle black pepper according to personal taste.
- Drizzle the well-chilled poppy seed ranch dressing over the salad components. Gently mix everything together to evenly coat each ingredient in the flavorful dressing. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness and the vibrant mix of tastes. Feel free to add freshly ground black pepper to enhance the seasoning further.
Notes
Make the dressing in advance and let it chill for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
Nutrition
- Calories: Approximately 220 per serving
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Protein: 7 g