Description
This refreshing strawberry spinach salad is topped with a sweet and tangy poppy seed dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh spinach, washed and dried
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries, sliced almonds, feta cheese, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, poppy seeds, and Dijon mustard until well combined.
- Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added sweetness, consider adding a few slices of kiwi or mandarin oranges.
- To make this salad ahead of time, prepare the salad ingredients and dressing separately, then combine just before serving.
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
Keywords: strawberry spinach salad, poppy seed dressing, salad recipe, fresh salad, vegetarian salad