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Strawberry Spinach Salad

This Strawberry Spinach Salad is crisp, fresh, and delicious. The homemade poppy seed dressing is the perfect way to toss it all together!

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 338 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 tablespoon minced onion
  • 10 ounces fresh spinach - rinsed dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
  • 1 quart strawberries - cleaned hulled, and sliced
  • 1/4 cup roasted pecans optional

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and onion. Cover, and chill for one hour.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries, and pecans. Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss. Refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Other fruit options: While strawberries work beautifully with the fresh spinach and poppy seed dressing, blueberries, raspberries, or grapes could easily be used instead.
  • Add some feta: To add some creaminess to your salad, crumbled feta or goat cheese would be delicious additions.
  • Nuts are optional. I love adding some homemade cinnamon and sugar roasted pecans to this salad, but you could easily use roasted or regular pecans or walnuts. Feel free to leave the nuts out altogether, too. 
  • Add some protein. I love to make this salad into a full meal by adding sliced grilled chicken!
  • Make ahead and Storage Options:To make your strawberry spinach salad in advance, prepare the dressing and salad separately, then store them separately, too.  Place each into an airtight container or cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to three days. Only add dressing to the salad right before you are ready to serve it, otherwise it can get soggy. I like to store my dressing in a glass mason jar with a lid. Shake the jar really well to mix the dressing ingredients together before dressing your salad. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 338kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 42mg (2%) Potassium 545mg (16%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 24g (48%) Vitamin A 4490IU (90%) Vitamin C 106mg (118%) Calcium 122mg (12%) Iron 2.7mg (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 338

% Daily Value*

Calories 338kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 42mg 2%
Potassium 545mg 12%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 24g 48%
Vitamin A 4490IU 90%
Vitamin C 106mg 118%
Calcium 122mg 12%
Iron 2.7mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.