Description
Fresh, sweet, and crunchy, this Classic Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing is perfect for family meals or brunch. Juicy strawberries, crisp spinach, toasted pecans, and creamy poppy seed dressing make every bite a delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and dried
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup pecans, lightly toasted
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry baby spinach, hull and slice strawberries, and thinly slice red onion.
- Lightly toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper.
- In a large salad bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, red onion, and toasted pecans.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle feta on top if using and serve immediately.
Notes
Toast pecans just before serving to enhance flavor. Slice strawberries last to keep them fresh. Dressing can be made 1–2 days ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg