Fresh Strawberry Spinach Salad (Printable)

A refreshing mix of strawberries, spinach, nuts, and creamy poppyseed dressing for a fresh, crisp dish.

# What You Need:

→ Salad

01 - 6 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and dried
02 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
05 - 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds or pecans
06 - 1/4 cup dried cranberries

→ Poppyseed Dressing

07 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon honey
10 - 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
11 - 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
12 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - Pinch of salt
14 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine spinach, sliced strawberries, red onion, feta cheese, toasted nuts, and dried cranberries.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and fully emulsified.
03 - Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving and gently toss to evenly coat all ingredients.
04 - Transfer to serving plates immediately and garnish with additional nuts or feta cheese if desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Bright and refreshing, perfect for warm-weather meals or light lunches.
  • The creamy poppyseed dressing complements the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries.
  • Quick and easy to prepare, ready in just 15 minutes.
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free, suitable for many dietary needs.
  • Versatile for additions like grilled chicken or avocado for extra protein.
02 -
  • Toast nuts just before assembling the salad to keep them crunchy.
  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best natural sweetness.
  • Whisk the dressing ingredients vigorously to achieve a creamy and well-emulsified texture.
  • Dress the salad right before serving to maintain crispness.
  • Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste to balance the dressing flavors.
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