Blueberry Broccoli Spinach Salad

Channeling the flavors of some of some of my favorite restaurant salads, this tasty Blueberry Broccoli Spinach Salad with Poppyseed

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

Instructions

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.