Strawberry Spinach Poppy Seed (Print View)
A fresh mix of strawberries, spinach, feta, and almond crunch with a tangy poppy seed dressing.
# What You'll Need:
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# How to Make:
01 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified. Set aside at room temperature.
02 - In a large salad bowl, arrange spinach leaves as the base. Add sliced strawberries, crumbled feta cheese, toasted almonds, and thinly sliced red onion on top.
03 - Drizzle the prepared poppy seed dressing evenly over the salad just before serving. Toss gently using salad servers to coat all ingredients without bruising the spinach or strawberries.
04 - Transfer to individual serving plates or serve family-style from the large bowl. Enjoy as a refreshing starter or light main course while ingredients remain crisp.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- It comes together in literally 15 minutes but looks like something from a fancy restaurant
- The homemade dressing beats anything store bought and takes two minutes to whisk together
- Perfect for those nights when you want something fresh but still satisfying
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- I learned the hard way that dressing this salad too far ahead makes it wilt into a sad soggy mess
- The dressing tastes even better after sitting for 10 minutes so make it first before prepping anything else
- Serving the dressing on the side lets everyone control how much they want and keeps leftovers fresh
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- Spinach stems can be tough and unpleasant so take the extra minute to pull them off
- Mixing the dressing in a mason jar means you can just shake it up and store any leftovers right in the fridge