Spinach Strawberry Salad with Balsamic Poppyseed Dressing
A refreshing salad combining fresh spinach, sweet strawberries, and a tangy balsamic poppyseed dressing. Perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh spinach (about 5 ounces)
- Sliced strawberries (1 cup)
- Crumbled feta cheese (1/2 cup)
- Chopped pecans or walnuts (1/4 cup)
- Balsamic vinegar (1/4 cup)
- Olive oil (1/4 cup)
- Honey (1 tablespoon)
- Poppy seeds (1 tablespoon)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the fresh spinach, then place it in a large salad bowl.
- Slice the strawberries and add them to the bowl with the spinach.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top of the spinach and strawberries.
- Add the chopped pecans or walnuts for some crunch.
- Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Toss gently to combine, and serve immediately to enjoy fresh flavors!
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Keep the dressing separate until you’re ready to enjoy it to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg