Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
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Sweet strawberries and tender spinach make an unexpectedly good pair in this fresh salad. The tangy poppy seed dressing ties everything together without overpowering the delicate flavors.
You’ll have this ready in 15 minutes, and it works well for lunch or as a side dish at dinner.
Getting the Best Strawberries for Your Salad
Look for strawberries that are bright red all the way to the stem with no white or green patches. They should smell sweet and feel firm but not hard. Avoid berries with soft spots or dark areas.
Slice them just before serving to prevent them from releasing too much juice and making the salad soggy. If your strawberries aren’t quite ripe enough, let them sit at room temperature for a day or two.
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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Equipment Needed
- Large salad bowl
- Small mixing bowl
- Whisk
Instructions
- Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined. The dressing should be creamy with no streaks of honey visible.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, sliced strawberries, toasted almonds, and red onion. Toss gently with clean hands or salad tongs to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Dress and serve: Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients. Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese on top and serve immediately while the spinach is still crisp.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories: 285 kcal
Total Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 15mg
Sodium: 320mg
Total Carbs: 24g
Fiber: 5g
Sugars: 18g
Protein: 9g
