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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

A refreshing and vibrant salad combining fresh spinach, sweet strawberries, and a creamy poppy seed dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 6 cups fresh spinach washed and dried
  • 2 cups strawberries sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup pecans chopped
Poppy Seed Dressing
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the fresh spinach, sliced strawberries, crumbled feta cheese, sliced red onion, and chopped pecans.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, honey, apple cider vinegar, and poppy seeds until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Combine and Serve
  1. Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, you can substitute walnuts for pecans or add grilled chicken for protein.

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