Paleo Classic Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

Brighten up your table with this Paleo Classic Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing, a vibrant medley of fresh, nutrient-packed ingredients paired with a luscious homemade dressing. Crisp baby spinach forms the base, topped with juicy strawberries, creamy avocado, crunchy sliced almonds, and zesty red onion for a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The star of the dish is the paleo-friendly honey mustard dressing, made from raw honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and a splash of fresh lemon juice—all whisked to silky perfection. Ready in just 15 minutes, this gluten-free and dairy-free salad is ideal as a light meal or an elegant side dish. Whether you're sticking to a paleo lifestyle or just craving a wholesome, flavorful salad, this recipe promises to delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine extra virgin olive oil, raw honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and fresh lemon juice.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach leaves, sliced strawberries, sliced almonds, sliced red onion, and diced avocado.

Step 5

Pour the honey mustard dressing over the salad, tossing gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 6

Once mixed, serve the spinach salad immediately as a fresh and healthy meal or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(668.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1215.2

Total Fat 100.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1791.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 76.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.5g	0%
Total Sugars 42.3g
Protein 15.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 281.9mg	0%
Iron 6.2mg	0%
Potassium 2003.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.1%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 24.2%