Fresh Strawberry Spinach Salad (Print)

Vibrant spinach and strawberry mix with crunchy nuts and creamy poppyseed dressing.

# Ingredients:

→ Salad

01 - 6 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and dried
02 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
05 - 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds or pecans
06 - 1/4 cup dried cranberries

→ Poppyseed Dressing

07 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon honey
10 - 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
11 - 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
12 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - Pinch of salt
14 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, sliced strawberries, red onion, feta cheese, toasted nuts, and dried cranberries.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine and coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Transfer to serving plates immediately and garnish with extra nuts or feta cheese if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, which means you can have lunch ready before you finish your coffee.
  • The dressing is creamy but bright, with that subtle tang that makes every single bite taste intentional.
  • Fresh strawberries and feta together hit a flavor combination you didn't know you were craving.
02 -
  • Never dress the salad more than 5 minutes before serving or the spinach loses its tender crunch and the strawberries release too much liquid.
  • If you're making the dressing ahead, store it in a jar in the fridge and shake it again just before pouring because the ingredients will separate.
03 -
  • Slice your strawberries just before assembly so they stay firm and don't release too much juice into the bottom of the bowl.
  • Toast your own nuts if the kitchen isn't already warm enough—the smell alone will convince you it was worth the extra 5 minutes.
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