Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing – Fresh Recipe
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing is a fresh and vibrant salad made with tender spinach, sweet strawberries, crunchy nuts, and a creamy poppyseed dressing. It is a light, refreshing dish perfect for spring and summer meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds or chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry the baby spinach thoroughly and place it in a large salad bowl.
- Rinse the strawberries, remove the tops, and slice them thinly.
- Add the sliced strawberries and thinly sliced red onion to the bowl with the spinach.
- Sprinkle the sliced almonds or walnuts over the salad.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice or apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, black pepper, and poppy seeds.
- Drizzle the poppyseed dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Toss the salad gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and freshness.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for the best sweetness and texture.
- Add the dressing just before serving to prevent the spinach from wilting.
- Toasted almonds add extra flavor and crunch.
- You can add grilled chicken or chickpeas to make the salad more filling.
- Store the dressing separately if preparing the salad ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg