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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Fresh strawberries, crisp baby spinach, creamy feta, and crunchy nuts tossed in a light poppy seed dressing create a bright, flavorful salad that’s ready in minutes. Perfect for lunch, parties, or as a refreshing side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups baby spinach rinsed and dried
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese
  • ½ cup candied pecans or walnuts
  • ½ cup poppy seed dressing store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • Large Salad Bowl To toss and serve the salad
  • Small Mixing Bowl For whisking the dressing if making homemade
  • Cutting Board and Knife To slice strawberries and onion

Method
 

  1. In a large salad bowl, add the baby spinach as the base.
  2. Top with sliced strawberries, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and candied pecans.
  3. Drizzle the poppy seed dressing evenly over the salad ingredients.
  4. Toss gently to combine, being careful not to bruise the spinach or crush the strawberries.
  5. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Swap feta for blue cheese if you want a sharper flavor.
  • Grilled chicken or shrimp can turn this salad into a full meal.
  • Store dressing separately if prepping in advance to keep greens crisp.

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