Fresh Strawberry Spinach Salad (Printer-Friendly)

Sweet strawberries and tender spinach combine with nuts and creamy poppyseed dressing in this refreshing salad.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad

01 - 6 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and dried
02 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
05 - 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds or pecans
06 - 1/4 cup dried cranberries

→ Poppyseed Dressing

07 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon honey
10 - 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
11 - 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
12 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - Pinch of salt
14 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine spinach, sliced strawberries, red onion, feta cheese, toasted nuts, and dried cranberries.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine and coat all ingredients.
04 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra nuts or feta cheese if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes.
  • Bright, fresh flavors perfect for warm weather.
  • Combines a variety of textures from crunchy nuts to creamy feta.
  • Versatile and customizable for different dietary needs.
  • Gluten-free and vegetarian friendly.
02 -
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Make sure spinach is well dried to prevent a soggy salad.
  • If using mayonnaise instead of Greek yogurt, reduce honey slightly for balance.
  • Prepare the dressing in advance but add it just before serving to keep the salad crisp.
  • Experiment with different nuts and dried fruits to suit your taste.
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