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Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe

Strawberry Spinach Salad topped with an easy Poppy Seed Dressing makes for a beautiful and delicious spring and summer salad recipe. Perfect for parties, picnics, and get-togethers! Always a crowd favorite!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 226 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 /4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 9 ounces spinach
  • 1 quart fresh strawberries cleaned, hulled and cut in half
  • 1/2 /2 cup roasted pecans
  • 1/4 /4 medium red onion thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Add the poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, and vinegar to a mason jar. Secure the lid and shake well to combine. Refrigerate an hour to up to 7 days.
  2. Combine the spinach, strawberries, pecans, and red onion slices (if using) in a large salad bowl or on a platter. Pour the dressing over salad, and lightly toss. Refrigerate about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Make Ahead Instructions: Prep the strawberries, spinach, red onion, and poppyseed dressing ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator the day of serving. Then, about 10 minutes before serving, toss them together to make the salad along with the roasted pecans and top with the poppyseed dressing. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 226kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 35mg (1%) Potassium 519mg (15%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 4005IU (80%) Vitamin C 104.7mg (116%) Calcium 88mg (9%) Iron 2.2mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 226

% Daily Value*

Calories 226kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 35mg 1%
Potassium 519mg 11%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 4005IU 80%
Vitamin C 104.7mg 116%
Calcium 88mg 9%
Iron 2.2mg 12%

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