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Fresh Spinach Strawberry Salad Recipe with Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing

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A fresh and vibrant salad combining baby spinach, juicy strawberries, and a creamy poppy seed dressing that is quick and easy to prepare, perfect for spring and summer meals.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh baby spinach (loosely packed, washed and dried)
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted (can substitute pecans)
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds, toasted if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the baby spinach thoroughly and spin or pat dry. Hull and slice the strawberries into thin pieces. Thinly slice the red onion. Set aside.
  2. Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add slivered almonds and toast for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Remove almonds and toast poppy seeds in the same skillet for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Set both aside to cool.
  3. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth. Stir in toasted poppy seeds last to keep their crunch.
  4. In a large salad bowl, add the spinach, sliced strawberries, and red onion. Drizzle about half the dressing over and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly. Add more dressing to taste.
  5. Sprinkle toasted almonds and crumbled feta cheese over the top. Toss gently if desired or leave layered for presentation.
  6. Serve immediately to keep spinach crisp and strawberries juicy.

Notes

Toast almonds and poppy seeds for extra flavor and crunch. Use ripe strawberries for best taste. Toss salad gently to avoid bruising strawberries or wilting spinach. Dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep salad and dressing separate if preparing in advance.

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Keywords: spinach salad, strawberry salad, poppy seed dressing, fresh salad, spring salad, healthy salad, easy salad recipe

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