Description
A fresh and vibrant Strawberry Spinach Salad featuring baby spinach, sweet strawberries, crunchy almonds, tangy red onion, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a homemade poppy seed dressing. This salad is perfect as a light lunch or a delightful side dish, combining sweet, savory, and tangy flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 8 oz baby spinach
- 8 oz strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp poppy seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a dressing container or mason jar, whisk together the lemon juice, white wine vinegar, sugar, olive oil, and poppy seeds until the mixture is well combined and emulsified.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the baby spinach, sliced strawberries, sliced almonds, finely diced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Toss and serve: Gently toss the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest flavors and optimal texture.
Notes
- For best taste, use fresh, ripe strawberries and good quality feta cheese.
- You can substitute sliced almonds with walnuts or pecans for a different flavor and texture.
- If you prefer a less sweet dressing, reduce the sugar to 1/2 tablespoon or substitute with honey or a sugar alternative.
- This salad is best served fresh; avoid making it too far in advance to prevent wilting.
- To make it vegan, omit the feta cheese or use a plant-based cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Strawberry Spinach Salad, Poppy Seed Dressing, Healthy Salad, Vegetarian Salad, Fresh Summer Salad
