Spinach Salad with Lime Poppy Seed Dressing
Brighten up your table with this Spinach Salad with Lime Poppy Seed Dressing, a refreshing combination of vibrant flavors and textures perfect for any occasion. Crisp baby spinach forms the base, while sweet, juicy strawberries and creamy crumbled feta add a delightful contrast. Toasted pecans lend a nutty crunch, all brought together by a zesty homemade lime poppy seed dressing that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Featuring a harmonious blend of lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and poppy seeds, this tangy dressing elevates each bite. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with wholesome, fresh ingredients, this salad is a must-try for light lunches, potlucks, or as a colorful, nutrient-rich side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup pecans, toasted
- 0.25 cup lime juice
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, add the baby spinach, sliced strawberries, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted pecans. Set aside.
In a small mixing bowl or jar with a lid, combine lime juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Whisk or shake well until the dressing is fully emulsified and the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Slowly drizzle the dressing over the prepared salad, tossing gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, zesty spinach salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1797 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.6 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.0 g | 230% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 3081 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.1 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.0 g | ||
| Protein | 45.1 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1410 mg | 108% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 741 mg | 16% | |
*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.
