Favorite Strawberry Spinach Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly flavorful, this Favorite Strawberry Spinach Salad is a show-stopping seasonal dish perfect for any occasion. Packed with nutrient-rich baby spinach, sweet juicy strawberries, crunchy sliced almonds, and tangy crumbled feta cheese, this salad offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors. A quick, homemade poppy seed dressing made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard ties everything together with a zesty-sweet finish. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this vibrant salad is ideal for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or even a crowd-pleasing side dish at summer barbecues or holiday gatherings. Enjoy a fresh twist on classic greens while savoring the beautiful blend of sweet and savory in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 0.5 cups sliced almonds
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.5 cups feta cheese
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach, then place it in a large salad bowl.
Rinse the strawberries, remove the stems, and slice them into quarters. Add the sliced strawberries to the spinach.
Thinly slice the red onion into rings and add it to the salad bowl.
Sprinkle the sliced almonds and crumbled feta cheese over the salad mixture.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to evenly coat the ingredients.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh strawberry spinach salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1343 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.4 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.1 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1707 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.8 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.2 g | ||
| Protein | 31.6 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 847 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1128 mg | 24% | |
*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.
