Ingredients

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(Serves 4)

Salad base:

6 cups baby spinach (you love fresh greens!)
1 ripe mango, diced
1 cup blueberries (you love berries!)
1 avocado, diced
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced (soak in cold water 10 min to mellow bite)
Optional: ¼ cup sliced almonds or toasted coconut flakes (you love texture!)

Lime-poppy seed dressing:

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lime juice (you love citrus!)
1 tsp honey (or sugar-free maple syrup for blood sugar friendly—you love this!)
1 tsp poppy seeds
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt & black pepper to taste

Garnish:

Extra blueberries or mint leaves
Lime zest

Instructions

1. Prep fruit & veggies:

Soak red onion in cold water 10 minutes; drain well. Dice mango and avocado just before assembling.

2. Make dressing:

Whisk olive oil, lime juice, honey (or sugar-free syrup), poppy seeds, Dijon, salt, and pepper until emulsified.

3. Toss & serve:

In a large bowl, combine spinach, mango, blueberries, avocado, and drained red onion. Drizzle with dressing; toss gently. Top with almonds or coconut flakes if using.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Use ripe but firm mango—easier to dice and holds shape better.
✅ Dice avocado last—prevents browning and mushiness.
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Skip added salt—rely on lime, Dijon, and fruit natural sweetness
→ Boost umami with extra lime zest and poppy seeds
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Sugar-free syrup keeps net carbs low
→ Add 1 tbsp chia seeds to dressing for fiber + glycemic control
→ Net carbs: 14g/serving
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Reduce mango to ½ cup; double avocado
→ Skip honey entirely
→ Net carbs drop to 8g/serving
✅ Make ahead:
→ Wash spinach 1 day ahead (store in paper towel–lined container)
→ Chop mango/onion 4 hours ahead (store separately)
→ Assemble within 30 minutes of serving

Storage & Serving Ideas

→ Fridge life: Best served fresh (avocado softens slightly over time).
→ Serving ideas:
→ Alongside grilled chicken or shrimp
→ As a standalone light lunch with hard-boiled egg
→ With quinoa for added protein

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