Best Spinach Strawberry Salad with Balsamic Poppyseed Dressing
A vibrant Spinach Strawberry Salad with homemade balsamic poppyseed dressing, combining fresh spinach and sweet strawberries for a refreshing, nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh spinach
- Strawberries, hulled and sliced
- Feta cheese or goat cheese (optional)
- Chopped nuts (like pecans or walnuts)
- Balsamic vinegar
- Olive oil
- Poppy seeds
- Honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by washing and drying the fresh spinach leaves. Place them in a large salad bowl.
- Hull and slice the strawberries, then add them to the bowl with the spinach.
- If using, sprinkle the feta cheese and chopped nuts on top of the salad.
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, poppy seeds, honey (or maple syrup), and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Serve immediately, or chill in the fridge for a few minutes for an extra refreshing taste.
- Enjoy your Spinach Strawberry Salad as a light meal or a refreshing side dish!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge; keep the dressing separate until serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg