Spinach Strawberry Salad: The Best Balsamic Poppy Seed Dressing
Discover the perfect blend of fresh spinach and strawberries, complemented by a delectable balsamic poppy seed dressing in this vibrant salad recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine fresh spinach and sliced strawberries.
- Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
- Sprinkle the toasted almonds and feta cheese over the spinach and strawberries.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, poppy seeds, olive oil, and honey until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding grilled chicken or quinoa.
- Make the dressing ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg