Strawberry and Red Onion Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory with this Strawberry and Red Onion Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing. This vibrant salad combines juicy fresh strawberries, zesty red onion slices, tender mixed greens, and creamy crumbled feta cheese, all topped with the subtle crunch of toasted sliced almonds. The star of the dish is the homemade poppy seed dressing—a delightful blend of olive oil, white vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, perfectly seasoned with poppy seeds, salt, and pepper. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and refreshing salad is ideal for sunny lunches, potlucks, or as a colorful side dish. Gluten-free and bursting with flavor, this recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a creative twist on traditional salads.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh strawberries
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 6 cups Mixed greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 0.25 cup Sliced almonds (toasted)
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Poppy seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and hull the strawberries, then slice them into thin slices.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into fine rings.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced strawberries, and red onion.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and toasted sliced almonds over the top of the salad.
In a small mixing bowl or jar with a lid, combine the olive oil, white vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk the ingredients together (or shake the jar if using one) until the dressing is emulsified and well-combined.
Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad right before serving, and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, vibrant salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1340 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.5 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.8 g | 139% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2716 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.6 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.0 g | ||
| Protein | 31.5 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 925 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1493 mg | 32% | |
*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.
