Description
This Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing is a fresh, vibrant dish made with juicy strawberries, crisp spinach, creamy feta, and crunchy nuts, all tossed in a sweet and tangy homemade dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup almonds, toasted
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Whisk together mayonnaise, milk, sugar, vinegar, mustard, and poppy seeds.
- Refrigerate dressing for best flavor.
- Place spinach in a large bowl.
- Add sliced strawberries and red onion.
- Sprinkle feta cheese over the salad.
- Toast almonds and let cool.
- Add almonds to the salad.
- Drizzle dressing just before serving.
- Toss gently and serve immediately.
Notes
Toast nuts for deeper flavor. Keep dressing separate until serving. Substitute feta with goat cheese if desired. Store dressing in fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg