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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

Delicious Strawberry Spinach Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

This Strawberry Spinach Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing combines fresh ingredients for a vibrant, refreshing dish perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 273

Ingredients
  

Dressing Ingredients
  • ? cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ? teaspoon poppy seeds
  • ? teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 unit lemon zest
  • 1? lemons juice
  • ? teaspoon kosher salt
Salad Ingredients
  • 8 oz fresh baby spinach washed and dried
  • 8 oz fresh strawberries sliced
  • 5 oz feta cheese crumbled
  • ? cup candied pecans

Equipment

  • Medium-sized bowl
  • large serving bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Dressing Preparation
  1. In a medium-sized bowl, add the olive oil, honey, poppy seeds, dijon mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, and kosher salt. Whisk until well combined and emulsified.
  2. Allow the dressing to meld at room temperature for at least a few minutes.
Salad Assembly
  1. In a large serving bowl, toss the spinach, a pinch of salt, strawberry slices, candied nuts, and feta cheese together.
  2. Serve the salad with the lemon poppyseed dressing on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 5gFat: 23gSodium: 659mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8g

Notes

Feel free to swap feta cheese for goat cheese or add grilled chicken for extra protein. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. Keep dressing separate until ready to serve.

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