Description
Bright, fresh, and full of flavor, my Strawberry Spinach Salad with Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing is a family favorite. Juicy strawberries, tender spinach, crumbled feta, and toasted almonds come together in a light yet indulgent creamy poppy seed dressing. Quick to prepare, versatile, and visually stunning, it’s perfect as a lunch, side dish, or dinner starter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and dried
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the spinach, placing it in a large salad bowl.
- Hull and slice the strawberries evenly.
- Toast almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden, then cool.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper.
- Combine strawberries, red onion, cherry tomatoes, feta, and almonds with spinach.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
Keep dressing separate until serving for crisp spinach. Use ripe strawberries for maximum sweetness. Toast almonds for extra crunch and flavor. Can prep components in advance to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad portion
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg