Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
A simple recipe for a fresh spinach salad featuring strawberries and a homemade sweet and tangy poppy seed dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ounces fresh spinach, washed and dried
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing first. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the vegetable oil, white wine vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside to let flavors meld.
- In a large bowl, combine the washed spinach, sliced strawberries, toasted almonds, and thinly sliced red onion.
- If using, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad mixture.
- Just before serving, drizzle the desired amount of poppy seed dressing over the salad.
- Gently toss the salad to coat the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- To toast almonds, spread them in a dry skillet over medium heat and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant and lightly browned.
- For a heartier meal, add 1 cup of grilled, sliced chicken breast.
- You can substitute pecans or walnuts for the almonds.
- If you prefer a less sweet dressing, reduce the sugar to 3 tablespoons.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (without feta)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 22
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0