Description
This Simple Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing is light, fresh, and perfect for family meals. Juicy strawberries, crisp spinach, crunchy almonds, and a tangy homemade poppy seed dressing make every bite delightful and full of love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the baby spinach thoroughly.
- Hull and slice the strawberries evenly.
- Toast sliced almonds in a dry skillet for 3–5 minutes until golden.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, honey, apple cider vinegar, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- In a large salad bowl, toss spinach, strawberries, and feta.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Sprinkle toasted almonds on top and serve immediately.
Notes
Toast almonds for extra crunch and flavor. Make dressing ahead for best taste. Serve salad immediately after assembling for peak freshness. Optional feta adds creamy richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg