Strawberry Spinach Salad
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Strawberry Spinach Salad
Description
Strawberry Spinach Salad blends tender spinach leaves with sweet strawberries, crunchy sliced almonds, sharp red onions, creamy feta cheese, and tart craisins. The creamy poppyseed dressing combines mayonnaise, milk, sugar, apple cider vinegar, and poppy seeds for a subtly sweet and tangy finish that complements the fresh ingredients. Tossing all components together evenly coats the salad with the dressing, enhancing each bite.
The salad is great served chilled, offering contrast among textures: crisp greens, juicy fruit, crunch from nuts, and creamy, salty cheese. It works well as a side at lunch or dinner or as a light vegetarian option. The dressing adds a subtle sweetness and slight acidity, balancing the salad’s flavors.
To make the dressing, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, sugar, apple cider vinegar, and poppy seeds until smooth. Pour over the salad and toss just before serving to keep the ingredients fresh and crisp. This salad is best enjoyed fresh to retain the textures of the spinach and strawberries.
Ingredients
- 1 (6 ounce) spinach package
- 1 (16 ounce) strawberries package
- 1/2 cup almonds sliced
- 1/2 red onion (sliced)
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 1 cup craisins
Creamy Poppyseed Dressing
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine spinach, strawberries, sliced almonds, red onion, feta cheese, and craisins and toss.
- To make the creamy poppyseed dressing: In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, milk, sugar, cider vinegar, and poppyseeds. Pour over the salad and use as desired.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach and strawberries for the best texture and flavor.
- Toss the salad with dressing just before serving to prevent wilting.
- Sliced almonds add crunch; substitute with other nuts if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 146IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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