Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Brighten up your table with this refreshing and vibrant Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing, a perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors. Packed with nutrient-rich spinach, juicy strawberries, tart blueberries, and the crisp bite of red onion, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Toasted almonds and crumbled feta cheese add a delightful crunch and creamy finish, while the homemade poppy seed dressing—made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and a hint of poppy seeds—ties all the flavors together in perfect harmony. Ready in just 15 minutes and ideal for any occasion, this salad makes a light yet satisfying lunch, a stunning side dish for your next dinner party, or a healthy addition to your weekly meal prep. Fresh, flavorful, and irresistibly delicious, it’s the ultimate salad for those who love seasonal ingredients and bold flavor combinations!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items

• 6 cups Spinach leaves
• 1 cup Strawberries, sliced
• 0.5 cup Blueberries
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Sliced almonds, toasted
• 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Poppy seeds
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

📝 Instructions

6 steps

1. Rinse and pat dry the spinach leaves. Place them in a large salad bowl.

2. Layer the sliced strawberries, blueberries, and thinly sliced red onion on top of the spinach.

3. Sprinkle the toasted sliced almonds and crumbled feta cheese over the salad. Set aside.

4. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.

5. Drizzle the poppy seed dressing evenly over the salad. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the dressing coats all ingredients.

6. Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh spinach salad with poppy seed dressing!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (179.9g)

Calories		335
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		25.9 g	33%
	Saturated Fat	4.7 g	23%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		13 mg	4%
Sodium		435 mg	19%
Total Carbohydrate		20.7 g	8%
	Dietary Fiber	4.5 g	16%
	Total Sugars	13.1 g
Protein		7.9 g	16%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		180 mg	14%
Iron		2.3 mg	13%
Potassium		458 mg	10%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 932 cal (67.0%%)

Protein: 127 cal (9.1%%)

Carbs: 331 cal (23.8%%)