Spinach Salad with Celery Seed Dressing
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Spinach Salad with Celery Seed Dressing is a perfect blend of vibrant ingredients and a tangy homemade dressing. Crisp spinach leaves form the base, beautifully complemented by the sweetness of sliced strawberries, the crunch of toasted almonds, and the creamy saltiness of crumbled feta cheese. A drizzle of the star ingredient—celery seed dressing—creates a zesty, well-balanced flavor profile with hints of Dijon mustard, tangy vinegar, and a touch of sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is an ideal choice for a quick, healthy lunch or a show-stopping side dish at gatherings. Packed with texture, nutrition, and a delightful mix of sweet and savory notes, it’s sure to become a go-to recipe for salad lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 0.5 cup sliced red onion
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
- 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 0.25 cup grapeseed oil (or any neutral oil)
- 0.5 teaspoons celery seed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the spinach leaves. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Add the sliced strawberries, red onion, toasted almonds, and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl with the spinach.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the white vinegar, sugar, grape seed oil, celery seed, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the dressing is emulsified and the sugar is dissolved.
Drizzle the celery seed dressing over the salad, tossing gently to coat all of the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh spinach salad with celery seed dressing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1189 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.9 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.7 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 1336 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.6 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.1 g | ||
| Protein | 24.7 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 490 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1758 mg | 37% | |
*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.
