4.6 from 39 votes
Spinach Strawberry Salad with Homemade Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing
This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Salad:
- 6-7 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2-3 cups sliced strawberries
- ½ cup toasted slivered almonds
- Optional: fried wonton strips
Dressing:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅔ cup plain Greek yogurt (see note)
- 1 ½ teaspoons poppy seeds
Instructions
- For the salad, place the spinach in a large bowl. Top with the strawberries and almonds and lightly toss.
- For the dressing, combine all the ingredients together in a jar, close with a lid, and shake like crazy until well combined and smooth. You could also use a blender, but don't add the poppy seeds until all the other ingredients have been blended - stir in the poppy seeds at the end.
- Toss the salad with the dressing or serve the dressing on the side. The dressing will keep, well covered, in the refrigerator for at least a week. Serve the salad with crispy wontons on top, if desired.
- For the fried wontons, heat 1/2 cup or so of vegetable or canola oil in a stainless steel skillet until it is hot (and sizzles when you test a piece of the wonton). Cut small, square wonton wrappers into thin strips and fry in the oil until crisp, about 20-30 seconds each side. Remove to a paper-towel lined plate and sprinkle very lightly with salt. Let cool before topping the salad.
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Notes
- Yogurt: if you don't have Greek plain yogurt, you can substitute non-Greek plain yogurt, however, it will make the dressing slightly more runny so be sure to drain off any excess whey/liquid before adding it to the dressing.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 Serving
Calories
146kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
33mg
(1%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 146kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.