Strawberry Bliss Spinach Salad
A refreshing and vibrant salad combining the sweetness of strawberries with the earthy notes of spinach, complemented by feta, pecans, and a tangy poppyseed dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a delightful side dish.
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 cups baby spinach (thoroughly washed and dried)
- 1.5 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled into small pieces)
- 0.25 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.25 cup pecans (toasted and roughly chopped)
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey/maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir in poppy seeds and set aside.
- Combine spinach, strawberries, feta, and red onion in a large bowl and toss gently.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss until well-coated.
- Sprinkle toasted pecans over the salad just before serving.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute the feta cheese with a plant-based alternative and use maple syrup instead of honey.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Sodium: 150mg