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Fresh Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe with Easy Creamy Poppyseed Dressing

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A light and refreshing salad combining fresh baby spinach, ripe strawberries, and a creamy poppyseed dressing. Perfect for quick meals and gatherings, this salad balances sweet, tangy, and crunchy flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh baby spinach (about 180g), washed and dried
  • 2 cups strawberries (about 300g), hulled and sliced thinly
  • 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds or chopped pecans, toasted
  • For the Creamy Poppyseed Dressing:
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon poppyseeds
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the baby spinach thoroughly to avoid sogginess.
  2. Hull and slice the strawberries thinly.
  3. Thinly slice the red onion.
  4. Toast the slivered almonds or pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let cool.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth. Stir in the poppyseeds last to keep their crunch.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, sliced strawberries, and red onion.
  7. Drizzle about half the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
  8. Sprinkle the toasted nuts and crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
  9. Add more dressing to taste if desired, but keep it light to let the fresh ingredients shine.
  10. Serve immediately to keep spinach crisp and dressing vibrant.

Notes

To prevent soggy spinach, dry leaves thoroughly and add dressing just before serving. Toast nuts carefully to avoid burning. For dairy-free dressing, substitute Greek yogurt with unsweetened coconut yogurt and honey with maple syrup. Dressing can be made up to 5 days ahead and stored in the fridge.

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Keywords: strawberry spinach salad, creamy poppyseed dressing, fresh salad, easy salad recipe, healthy salad, summer salad, quick salad

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