Fresh Strawberry Spinach Salad (Print Version)

A refreshing mix of spinach, strawberries, nuts, and creamy poppyseed dressing, ideal for warm days.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad

01 - 6 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and dried
02 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
05 - 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds or pecans
06 - 1/4 cup dried cranberries

→ Poppyseed Dressing

07 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon honey
10 - 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
11 - 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
12 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - Pinch of salt
14 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine spinach, sliced strawberries, red onion, feta cheese, toasted nuts, and dried cranberries.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine and coat all ingredients. Serve immediately, garnished with extra nuts or feta if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, which means you can make it even on nights when cooking feels impossible.
  • The poppyseed dressing is tangy and creamy without being heavy, and honestly, it's better than anything bottled.
  • Fresh strawberries and spinach together create this unexpected sweetness that somehow feels both indulgent and guilt-free.
02 -
  • Never dress this salad more than 5 minutes before eating it, or the spinach will wilt faster than you can say regret.
  • If you make the dressing ahead, shake it again before using because the ingredients will separate, and that's not a failure—it's just waiting to be brought back together.
03 -
  • Dry your spinach very well before assembling; wet spinach will dilute the dressing and make everything sad.
  • If you're making this for a crowd, keep the dressing separate and let people dress their own portions so nothing gets oversoaked before eating.
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