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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

A fresh and vibrant salad combining sweet strawberries, crisp spinach, and a creamy poppy seed dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Summer
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 6 cups baby spinach
  • 2 cups strawberries sliced
  • 0.25 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup sliced almonds toasted
  • 0.33 cup feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
  • 0.33 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Wash and dry spinach thoroughly.
  2. Slice strawberries and red onion.
  3. Toast almonds in a pan until golden.
  4. Whisk dressing ingredients until smooth.
  5. Combine spinach, strawberries, onion, and almonds.
  6. Add feta cheese on top.
  7. Drizzle dressing and toss gently before serving.

Notes

Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a complete meal. For vegan version, replace honey with maple syrup and omit cheese.