Spinach Strawberry Fresh Salad (Printable)

Tender spinach, juicy strawberries, crunchy nuts, and a sweet poppy seed dressing create a vibrant seasonal dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad

01 - 5 oz fresh baby spinach leaves
02 - 9 oz strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - ½ cup toasted pecans or sliced almonds
04 - ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
05 - 2 tablespoons red onion, thinly sliced (optional)

→ Sweet Poppy Seed Dressing

06 - ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
08 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
09 - 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - ¼ teaspoon sea salt
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, gently mix spinach, strawberries, nuts, feta cheese, and red onion if using.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Serve immediately to preserve freshness and texture.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The sweet and savory combination hits every craving at once
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat
  • People always ask for the recipe
02 -
  • The dressing softens the spinach quickly, so dress right before serving
  • Room temperature strawberries have more flavor than cold ones
03 -
  • Toast the nuts in a dry pan for three minutes until fragrant
  • Make double the dressing and keep it in the fridge for up to a week
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