Awesome Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Brighten up your table with this Awesome Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing, a vibrant fusion of freshness and flavor that's perfect for any occasion. Packed with nutrient-rich baby spinach, juicy strawberries, sweet blueberries, and a touch of red onion for tangy contrast, this salad delivers the ultimate balance of sweet and savory. Creamy crumbled feta cheese and toasted slivered almonds add richness and crunch, while the homemade poppy seed dressing—a delightful blend of olive oil, white vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and poppy seeds—ties everything together with a light, tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal as a starter, side, or stand-alone dish for a light meal. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or looking for a healthy addition to your dinner spread, this spinach salad promises to impress with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 0.5 cup blueberries
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the poppy seed dressing. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and emulsified. Set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach leaves, sliced strawberries, blueberries, and red onion slices.
Add the crumbled feta cheese and toasted slivered almonds on top of the salad mixture.
Drizzle the prepared poppy seed dressing over the salad just before serving. Use as much or as little dressing as desired.
Toss the salad gently to coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Awesome Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
315 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 18.3 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 120 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.9 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 558 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
