Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing, a delightful blend of fresh, wholesome ingredients and zesty homemade dressing. Crisp baby spinach forms the perfect base for sweet, juicy strawberries, tangy crumbled feta, and crunchy toasted pecans, while thinly sliced red onions add a subtle sharpness. The standout feature? A luscious poppy seed dressing that combines the richness of olive oil, the tang of white vinegar, and the sweetness of honey, all balanced with Dijon mustard and a hint of seasoning. Ready in just 15 minutes, this refreshing salad is an ideal side dish or light entrée, perfect for spring gatherings, summer picnics, or any occasion calling for a mix of sweet and savory flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh baby spinach
- 2 cups Fresh strawberries
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup Pecans, toasted
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the fresh baby spinach thoroughly. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Hull the strawberries and slice them thinly. Add them to the salad bowl with the spinach.
Thinly slice the red onion into rings. Add the sliced onion to the bowl.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and toasted pecans over the salad mixture.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, white vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create the poppy seed dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, and gently toss to combine all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
340 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.3 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 13 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 346 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.0 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 173 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 470 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.
