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Spinach Strawberry Salad (Fresh, Healthy & Easy 15-Minute Recipe)

Spinach Strawberry Salad (Fresh, Healthy & Easy 15-Minute Recipe)

This Spinach Strawberry Salad combines tender baby spinach, juicy strawberries, creamy feta cheese, crunchy pecans, and a sweet-tangy homemade poppy seed dressing. It's a refreshing and healthy salad that's perfect for spring, summer, picnics, and light lunches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Cooling time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 6 cups baby spinach
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup toasted pecans roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries optional
Poppy Seed Dressing
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 Large Salad Bowl Toss the salad
  • 1 Small Mixing Bowl Make dressing
  • 1 Whisk Blend dressing
  • 1 Chef's Knife Slice strawberries
  • 1 Cutting Board Prep ingredients
  • 1 Measuring Cups & Spoons Measure ingredients

Method
 

  1. Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach.
  2. Slice the strawberries and thinly slice the red onion.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add the spinach, strawberries, feta cheese, pecans, red onion, and dried cranberries to a large bowl.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
  6. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  7. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Toast the pecans for extra flavor.
  • Use ripe, sweet strawberries for the best taste.
  • Goat cheese is a delicious substitute for feta.
  • Add grilled chicken for a complete meal.
  • Refrigerate the dressing separately if making ah
    Dress the salad just before serving to keep the spinach crisp and fresh.