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Fresh Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe with Easy Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing

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A light and refreshing strawberry spinach salad with a sweet-tangy creamy poppy seed dressing, perfect for spring and summer meals.

Ingredients

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  • 5 cups baby spinach, washed and dried
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk or buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant. Transfer to a plate to cool.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, apple cider vinegar, poppy seeds, and Dijon mustard. Slowly add milk, whisking until the dressing is smooth and pourable. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Rinse and dry baby spinach thoroughly. Hull and slice strawberries evenly. Thinly slice the red onion.
  4. In a large bowl, combine spinach, sliced strawberries, toasted almonds, and red onion slices. Add crumbled feta cheese if using.
  5. Pour the creamy poppy seed dressing over the salad, starting with half and adding more as desired. Gently toss to coat evenly without bruising the spinach.
  6. Serve immediately for best texture. If prepping ahead, keep dressing separate and add just before serving.

Notes

Toast almonds carefully to avoid burning. If dressing thickens after chilling, whisk in a splash of milk to loosen. Pat strawberries dry if very juicy to prevent sogginess. Keep dressing separate if prepping ahead to avoid wilting spinach.

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Keywords: strawberry spinach salad, poppy seed dressing, fresh salad, summer salad, easy salad recipe, healthy salad

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