Description
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines the sweetness of ripe strawberries with the earthy flavor of fresh spinach. Topped with a creamy poppy seed dressing, this salad is perfect for summer picnics, family gatherings, or as a light lunch. Its colorful presentation and delightful taste will impress your guests while providing essential nutrients. Easy to prepare and customizable, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup ripe strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 tablespoons toasted poppy seeds
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the spinach and strawberries thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, combine baby spinach and red onion.
- Add sliced strawberries and crumbled feta cheese; gently fold to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, pepper, and poppy seeds until smooth.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg