Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe
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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe
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The BEST ever Strawberry Spinach Salad with Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing, goat cheese and almonds. Sweet, tangy, and a healthy summer salad!
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Ingredients
For The Poppy Seed Dressing:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup PLAIN yogurt unsweeteened
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
For The Salad:
- 4 cups baby spinach leaves (approximately 10 oz)
- 4 cups romaine or any salad greens
- ⅓ cup red onion thinly sliced *
- 1 quart strawberries
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup crumbled goat cheese optional - feta cheese or blue cheese would also work
Instructions
- Make the poppy seed dressing: Place all dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the salad: Layer spinach, salad greens of your choice, red onion, strawberries, almonds, and goat cheese in a salad bowl. Drizzle it with the dressing.
- Toss & Serve: Give it a gentle toss using salad tongs and serve.
Notes
- If you’d like to prepare the spinach salad a few days ahead, I would recommend storing the salad greens, sliced strawberries, crumbled cheese, toasted nuts, and poppyseed dressing in separate containers. Then simply toss the salad just before you’re ready to serve.
- A note on red onions*: If you have a few extra minutes, place the raw sliced onions in a large bowl of cool water while you prep the rest of the ingredients to take away the strong bite.
- To Make Ahead: If you’d like to prepare the spinach salad a few days ahead, I would recommend storing the salad greens, sliced strawberries, crumbled cheese, toasted nuts, and poppyseed dressing in separate containers. Then simply toss the salad just before you’re ready to serve.
- To Store: The composed salad will keep undressed for up to 2 days stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Note, however, the nuts will lose some of their crunch factor.
- A note on red onions*: If you have a few extra minutes, place the raw sliced onions in a large bowl of cool water while you prep the rest of the ingredients to take away the strong bite.
- Earlier version of this recipe used a different kind of poppy seed dressing. If you prefer that version, below are the ingredients. Simple whisk everything in a bowl.1 medium size (or 2 small shallot, chopped), 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 tablespoon vegenaise or fat-free yogurt, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon poppy seeds, 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
473kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
626mg
(26%)
Potassium
761mg
(22%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
5032IU
(101%)
Vitamin C
100mg
(111%)
Calcium
250mg
(25%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 473 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 473kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 626mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 761mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 5032IU | 101% |
| Vitamin C | 100mg | 111% |
| Calcium | 250mg | 25% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
15 reviews
Excellent
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