Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Prepare a fresh and light salad featuring spinach, strawberries, and a homemade poppy seed dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 6 cups fresh spinach, washed and dried
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, white wine vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the washed spinach, sliced strawberries, crumbled feta (if using), toasted almonds, and sliced red onion.
- Dress the salad: Pour the desired amount of poppy seed dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For variations, substitute pecans or walnuts for almonds. You can use goat cheese instead of feta.
- If you do not have fresh spinach, use a mix of baby kale and spinach.
- To toast almonds, place them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring often until fragrant.
- This salad pairs well with grilled chicken or salmon for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 10