Ingredients

  • 4oz fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2cup chopped broccoli
  • 1/2a ripe avocado
  • 1/4cup blueberries
  • 1/4cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2-4TBSP raisins
  • 2-4TBSP roasted sunflower seeds (I used unsalted)
  • black pepperto taste (optional)

  • POPPY SEED RANCH DRESSING:

    • 1/2cup of plain greek yogurt or sour cream
    • 1/4cup of buttermilk extra if desired
    • 1/4cup good quality mayonnaise homemade or store bought
    • 1clove garlic
    • 1/2tsp lemon juice or white vinegar
    • 1tsp poppy seeds
    • 1/2tsp dried parsley
    • 1/2tsp dried dill
    • 1/4tsp onion powder
    • 1/4tsp paprika
    • 1/8-1/4tsp garlic powder to taste
    • 1/8tsp sea salt
    • 1/8 tsp black pepper

How to make vegetables salad with raisins?

  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.

Season with black pepper, to taste