Delicious Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Twist
This strawberry spinach salad is a vibrant mix of juicy strawberries and crisp spinach, dressed with a homemade poppy seed dressing.
Equipment
- - Large bowl
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 8 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced can substitute with green onions
- 1 cup toasted pecans can substitute with walnuts or almonds
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled can substitute with goat cheese or skip for vegan option
For the Poppy Seed Dressing
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar can substitute with apple cider vinegar
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped can be omitted
- 2 tablespoons honey can substitute with maple syrup for vegan option
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil can substitute with light olive oil
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds can substitute with chia seeds
- to taste sea salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, add fresh spinach, sliced strawberries, and red onion. The vibrant colors will inspire you as you mix these lovely ingredients.
- Pour in a portion of the homemade poppy seed dressing and toss gently until everything is coated evenly. Look for the spinach to glisten in the dressing!
- Sprinkle in the toasted pecans and crumbled feta cheese. Toss again to combine. The contrasting textures will elevate the salad to a new level.
- Adjust the dressing and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your preference. A little extra seasoning can make all the difference!
- Enjoy immediately for the freshest experience or let it chill for a while to meld flavors. This delightful salad is excellent served cold!
Notes
For best results, prepare the dressing a day in advance and keep it separate until serving to maintain freshness.