Blueberry Broccoli Spinach Salad

Blueberry Broccoli Spinach Salad

Recipe by adminCuisine: LunchDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings

Ingredients

  • 4 oz fresh baby spinach

  • 1/2 cup chopped broccoli

  • 1/2 a ripe avocado

  • 1/4 cup blueberries

  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

  • 2-4 TBSP dried cranberries

  • 2-4 TBSP roasted sunflower seeds (I used unsalted)

  • Black pepper to taste (optional)

  • POPPY SEED RANCH DRESSING
  • 1/2 cup of plain greek yogurt or sour cream

  • 1/4 cup of buttermilk extra if desired

  • 1/4 cup good quality mayonnaise homemade or store bought

  • 1 clove garlic

  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice or white vinegar

  • 1 tsp poppy seeds

  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley

  • 1/2 tsp dried dill

  • 1/4 tsp onion powder

  • 1/4 tsp paprika

  • 1/8-1/4 tsp garlic powder to taste

  • 1/8 tsp sea salt

  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

Directions

  • Start with the dressing (skip if using premade)
  • Ranch dressing always tastes it’s absolute best made ahead of time. Whisk and chill for a few hours before serving or make things simple by tossing it together the night before.
  • Peel 1 clove of garlic, then smash and mince it into a paste.
  • Season with salt.
  • Combine salted garlic paste with remaining dressing ingredients and whisk well.
  • Pop in the fridge to chill for a few hours for flavors to set.
  • Wash + dry spinach.
  • Combine with broccoli, blueberries, dried cranberries, avocado, feta cheese, and sunflower seeds.
  • Toss with dressing and serve. Season with black pepper, to taste

Notes