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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing: Taste Delight

A refreshing and flavorful salad combining fresh baby spinach, ripe strawberries, and a creamy poppy seed dressing, perfect for warm days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach thoroughly washed and dried
  • 1 cup ripe strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons pure honey
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Place the fresh baby spinach in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add the sliced strawberries, red onion, crumbled feta, and chopped pecans on top.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper.
  4. Whisk these ingredients together until they form a smooth dressing.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss everything together until well coated.
  6. Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8g

Notes

  • Enhance the salad by adding grilled shrimp or roasted chickpeas for a protein boost.
  • Swap out pecans for walnuts or sliced almonds for a different texture and taste.

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