Description
A refreshing Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing that combines fresh ingredients for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and dried
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for dressing)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (for dressing)
- 2 tablespoons honey (for dressing)
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds (for dressing)
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (for dressing)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for dressing)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, sliced strawberries, cucumbers, feta cheese, sliced almonds, and red onion.
- Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas to the salad.
- Swap out the feta cheese for goat cheese or omit it entirely for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg