Description
A refreshing Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing that delights everyone with its vibrant flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and dried
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for dressing)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (for dressing)
- 2 tablespoons honey (for dressing)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (for dressing)
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds (for dressing)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for dressing)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, sliced strawberries, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted pecans.
- Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- For a sweeter touch, add a handful of blueberries or raspberries to the salad.
- For a heartier version, include grilled chicken or chickpeas for added protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg