Tossed Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Brighten up your table with this refreshing Tossed Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing, a vibrant medley of crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet strawberries. Toasted slivered almonds and crumbled feta cheese add texture and a touch of indulgence, while thin slices of red onion lend a subtle zing. The star of the dish is the homemade poppy seed dressing, a perfectly balanced blend of olive oil, white vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and a hint of salt and pepper that ties all the flavors together. Ready in just 20 minutes, this fresh and colorful salad is ideal as a light main course or a stunning side dish. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or planning a casual family meal, this salad is a crowd-pleaser that celebrates fresh, wholesome ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., lettuce, spinach, arugula)
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Slivered almonds, toasted
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup Fresh strawberries, sliced
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Poppy seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, sliced strawberries, toasted slivered almonds, and crumbled feta cheese. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
In a small mixing bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, white vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified. Alternatively, you can vigorously shake the ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed, adding a touch more honey for sweetness or vinegar for acidity.
Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss lightly to coat all the ingredients in the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and vibrant tossed salad with poppy seed dressing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1508 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.9 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.7 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2053 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.6 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.3 g | ||
| Protein | 38.6 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 934 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2192 mg | 47% | |
*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.
