Description
Enjoy a refreshing burst of flavor with this vibrant Strawberry Spinach Salad, featuring sweet strawberries and a creamy poppy seed dressing that’s perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- Fresh Baby Spinach: 4 cups
- Ripe Strawberries: 2 cups, sliced
- Red Onion: 1/4 cup, thinly sliced
- Pecans or Walnuts: 1/2 cup, toasted
- Feta Cheese (optional): 1/3 cup, crumbled
For the Dressing:
- Mayonnaise: 1/2 cup
- Apple Cider Vinegar: 2 tbsp
- Poppy Seeds: 1 tbsp
- Sugar: 1 tbsp
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Ingredients
- Wash and dry the spinach thoroughly. Slice the strawberries and red onion thinly.
- 2. Toast the Nuts
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pecans or walnuts for about 3-5 minutes until fragrant. Set aside.
- 3. Make the Dressing
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and poppy seeds until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
- 4. Assemble the Salad
- In a large bowl, combine baby spinach leaves, sliced strawberries, red onion, and toasted nuts. Add feta cheese if using.
- 5. Dress the Salad
- Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- 6. Serve Immediately
- Serve this colorful salad on plates or family-style from the bowl for a delightful presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: <5mg