Spinach Strawberry Salad with Balsamic Poppyseed Dressing
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring fresh spinach, strawberries, and a tangy balsamic poppyseed dressing. Perfect for any meal or 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
- Strawberries, sliced
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Pecans or walnuts, chopped
- Feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- Balsamic vinegar
- Olive oil
- Poppyseeds
- Honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by washing the spinach leaves thoroughly and patting them dry.
- Slice the strawberries and thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries, onion, and nuts.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, poppyseeds, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is coated.
- If using feta cheese, sprinkle it on top just before serving.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, keeping dressing separate until ready to serve for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg