Strawberry Spinach Poppy Dressing (Print Version)
Delightful blend of fresh spinach, strawberries, nuts, and zesty poppy seed dressing for a seasonal delight.
# What You Need:
→ Salad Base
01 - 6 cups baby spinach, washed and dried
02 - 1½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
05 - ½ cup toasted pecans or sliced almonds
06 - ¼ cup dried cranberries
→ Poppy Seed Dressing
07 - ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
10 - 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
11 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - ¼ teaspoon salt
13 - ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Directions:
01 - Combine baby spinach, sliced strawberries, red onion, feta cheese, toasted pecans or almonds, and dried cranberries in a large salad bowl.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified.
03 - Drizzle dressing over salad immediately before serving. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The homemade poppy seed dressing puts store bought versions to absolute shame
- It comes together in under 15 minutes but tastes like restaurant quality
02 -
- The dressing can be made up to a week ahead but only dress the salad right before serving or it will get soggy
- Dry your spinach really thoroughly because water droplets will make the dressing slide right off
03 -
- Let the dressing sit for 10 minutes before using to let flavors meld together
- Massage a tiny bit of olive oil into the spinach leaves if they seem wilted