Yummy Salad with Poppy Dressing
Brighten up your table with this irresistible Yummy Salad with Poppy Dressing, a stunning medley of fresh greens, juicy strawberries, blueberries, mandarin oranges, and tangy red onion, all topped with toasted almonds and creamy feta cheese. This colorful, nutrient-packed salad is paired with a luscious homemade poppy seed dressing made with olive oil, white vinegar, honey, and a hint of Dijon mustard for the perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's an elegant yet easy dish ideal for potlucks, brunches, or as a refreshing side any night of the week. Bursting with vibrant flavors and textures, this salad is your go-to recipe for effortlessly healthy dining with a gourmet touch. Perfect for fruit salad enthusiasts and lovers of homemade dressings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 0.5 cup blueberries
- 0.5 cup mandarin oranges (canned, drained)
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 0.25 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon mustard (Dijon or yellow)
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, add the mixed salad greens, sliced strawberries, blueberries, mandarin oranges, red onion, toasted almonds, and crumbled feta cheese. Gently toss to combine.
In a small mixing bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the olive oil, white vinegar, honey, mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk the dressing ingredients together until fully emulsified, or shake the jar vigorously to mix.
Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad just before serving. Start with half of the dressing and toss the salad gently. Add more dressing as needed, depending on personal preference.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1164 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.2 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.3 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1386 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.5 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.9 g | ||
| Protein | 21.4 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 543 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1313 mg | 28% | |
*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.
