Blueberry Broccoli Spinach Salad

By hicksofmarvin

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)
• 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

Preparation

Step 1

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.

Combine salted garlic paste with remaining dressing ingredients and whisk well.

Combine with broccoli, blueberries, dried cranberries, avocado, feta cheese, and sunflower seeds.

Toss with dressing and serve.

This recipe yields one large personal salad or 2 side salads.