Fresh Strawberry Spinach Salad (Printable Version)

A vibrant mix of strawberries, spinach, nuts, and creamy poppyseed dressing for a refreshing spring dish.

# What You 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:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the 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. Toss gently to combine and coat all ingredients evenly
04 - Serve immediately garnished with extra nuts or feta cheese if desired, keeping chilled for maximum freshness

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Bright and refreshing flavors highlight the natural sweetness of strawberries and the freshness of spinach.
  • The creamy poppyseed dressing adds a perfect balance of tang and sweetness.
  • Crunchy nuts and feta cheese provide texture and a hint of savory richness.
  • Simple to prepare with no cooking required, ready in just 15 minutes.
02 -
  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for maximum sweetness and vibrant color.
  • Slice onions very thinly to avoid overpowering the salad.
  • Prepare the dressing ahead of time to let the flavors meld, but add it to the salad just before serving to keep spinach crisp.
  • If using mayonnaise instead of Greek yogurt, choose a light version to keep the dressing balanced.
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