Spinach & Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
6 cups
Active time: 15 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Description
Homemade poppy seed dressing pairs beautifully with tender spinach, crunchy almonds and juicy berries for a fantastically refreshing and easy spring salad. To make it a complete meal, top with grilled chicken or shrimp.
Directions
- Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, oil, poppy seeds, sugar, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add spinach and strawberries and toss to coat. Sprinkle with almonds.
Tips
- To make ahead: whisk dressing, combine salad ingredients and store separately. Toss the salad with the dressing just before serving.
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Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories154 cal
- Total Fat13.4 g
- Saturated Fat1.8 g
- Cholesterol4 mg
- Sodium229 mg
- Carbohydrate Total7.2 g
- Protein2.7 g
- Phosphorus64 mg
- Potassium316 mg
- Fiber2.5 g
- Calcium69 mg
Ingredients
- 2½ tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1½ tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 5-ounce package baby spinach
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds