Brighten up your table with this vibrant Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing, a fresh and flavorful twist on a classic summer salad. Juicy fresh strawberries, crisp mixed greens, creamy goat cheese crumbles, and crunchy sliced almonds come together for a delightful medley of textures and flavors, all elevated by the tangy-sweet homemade poppy seed dressing. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this colorful, nutrient-packed salad is perfect for quick lunches, elegant dinners, or as a stunning side dish for gatherings. The easy-to-make dressing, featuring olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and a touch of Dijon mustard, ties it all together in perfect harmony. Serve this crowd-pleaser immediately for a refreshing dish that's as beautiful as it is delicious.
Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them into quarters.
Thinly slice the red onion into small rings. Set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, sliced strawberries, red onion, crumbled goat cheese, and sliced almonds.
To prepare the dressing, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
Stir in the poppy seeds and mix until the dressing is smooth.
Pour the poppy seed dressing over the salad and gently toss until the ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, flavorful salad.
Calories |
2251 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 185.1 g | 237% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.4 g | 317% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 183 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 1893 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.7 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.0 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.3 g | ||
| Protein | 71.3 g | 143% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 809 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 1819 mg | 39% | |
*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.