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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing and vibrant Strawberry Spinach Salad topped with tangy lemon poppy seed dressing, fresh herbs, crunchy walnuts, and creamy feta cheese. Perfect for a light lunch or a colorful side dish.


Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 1 (10-oz) bag baby spinach
  • 1 pound strawberries, rinsed, hulled and sliced
  • 1 medium cucumber, washed and sliced
  • 1 small red onion, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 handful fresh herbs, washed, patted dry and chopped (such as basil, mint, or parsley)
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (or more to taste)
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Dressing

  • 1 cup lemon poppy seed salad dressing


Instructions

  1. Prepare Dressing: If you prefer to make your own lemon poppy seed dressing, follow your favorite recipe to prepare about 1 cup of dressing. This amount is just right for the salad.
  2. Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, combine the baby spinach, sliced strawberries, cucumber, red onion, fresh chopped herbs, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped walnuts.
  3. Dress and Toss: Pour the lemon poppy seed dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss everything together to evenly coat the salad with the dressing.
  4. Serve: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the fresh, crisp flavors and textures.

Notes

  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
  • Toast the walnuts lightly for added crunch and enhanced flavor.
  • Feel free to customize the herbs to your preference.
  • If making the dressing from scratch, refrigerate any leftover dressing for up to a week.