Fresh Strawberry Spinach Salad (Printable)

A refreshing mix of strawberries, spinach, feta, and pecans in a tangy poppy seed dressing.

# Components:

→ Salad

01 - 6 cups baby spinach, washed and dried
02 - 1.5 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 0.5 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 0.33 cup crumbled feta cheese
05 - 0.5 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped

→ Poppy Seed Dressing

06 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1.5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
08 - 1 tablespoon honey
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Method:

01 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper until well combined and emulsified. Set aside.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine baby spinach, sliced strawberries, red onion, crumbled feta, and toasted pecans.
03 - Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad just before serving.
04 - Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required
  • Packed with fresh, seasonal ingredients that taste like sunshine
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, perfect for various dietary needs
  • The homemade poppy seed dressing is so delicious you'll want to drizzle it on everything
  • Beautiful presentation that impresses guests without any fuss
02 -
  • Choose strawberries that are bright red and fragrant for maximum sweetness
  • Emulsify the dressing thoroughly by shaking it in a sealed jar for best texture
  • Slice the red onion paper-thin and soak in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow the sharpness
  • Don't overdress the salad—you can always add more, but you can't take it away
  • Make a double batch of the poppy seed dressing to use throughout the week on other salads
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