Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
A fresh and light salad featuring spinach, 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: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined and the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
- Prepare the salad components: Place the baby spinach in a large salad bowl. Arrange the sliced strawberries over the spinach.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle the toasted sliced almonds and crumbled feta cheese (if using) over the strawberries and spinach.
- Dress the salad: Pour the poppy seed dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a different crunch, substitute toasted pecans or walnuts for the almonds.
- If you prefer a sharper flavor, use red wine vinegar instead of white wine vinegar in the dressing.
- For a heartier meal, add grilled chicken breast or salmon.
- You can substitute goat cheese for feta cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 10