Blueberry Broccoli Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing

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:

1. Start with the dressing (skip if using premade)
2. 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.
3. Peel 1 clove of garlic, then smash and mince it into a paste.
4. Season with salt.
5. Combine salted garlic paste with remaining dressing ingredients and whisk well.
6. Pop in the fridge to chill for a few hours for flavors to set.
7. Wash + dry spinach.
8. Combine with broccoli, blueberries, dried cranberries, avocado, feta cheese, and sunflower seeds.
9. Toss with dressing and serve.
10. Season with black pepper, to taste.

Thank you to Peas & Crayons for this recipe!