Description
Bright, refreshing, and packed with flavor, this Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing is a perfect choice for summer picnics and light lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup ripe strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and dry the spinach leaves. Slice the strawberries and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large bowl, gently combine spinach leaves and sliced strawberries.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Top with sliced red onion just before serving for an added zing.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider incorporating nuts or seeds.
- Substitute strawberries with seasonal fruits like blueberries or peaches for variety.
- Store leftover salad in an airtight container without dressing to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg