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A close-up shot of the strawberry spinach salad, highlighting a fresh sliced strawberry, a toasted pecan, and a crumble of feta cheese on a spinach leaf.
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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

A vibrant and refreshing strawberry spinach salad featuring juicy berries, crunchy pecans, and creamy feta, all tossed in a tangy homemade poppy seed dressing. The perfect easy and elegant salad for any occasion, from a quick lunch to a dinner party.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz Fresh baby spinach Washed and thoroughly dried
  • 1 lb Fresh strawberries Hulled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup Pecans Toasted
  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese Crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Red onion Thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup Avocado oil
  • 3 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Honey Or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp Poppy seeds
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Or to taste
  • 1/8 tsp Black pepper Or to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large salad bowl
  • 1 Small bowl or mason jar For the dressing
  • 1 Skillet For toasting nuts

Method
 

  1. Place pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes, shaking frequently, until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the avocado oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  3. In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, sliced strawberries, cooled toasted pecans, crumbled feta, and thinly sliced red onion.
  4. Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalProtein: 4gFat: 25gFiber: 3g

Notes

Tip 1: For extra crisp red onions with a milder flavor, soak the slices in ice water for 10 minutes before adding to the salad.
Tip 2: Ensure all your greens and berries are completely dry before assembling the salad to prevent it from becoming soggy.
Tip 3: The dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Keyword poppy seed dressing,strawberry spinach salad,summer salad

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