Favorite Strawberry Spinach Salad

Bright, fresh, and irresistibly flavorful, this Favorite Strawberry Spinach Salad is a show-stopping seasonal dish perfect for any occasion. Packed with nutrient-rich baby spinach, sweet juicy strawberries, crunchy sliced almonds, and tangy crumbled feta cheese, this salad offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors. A quick, homemade poppy seed dressing made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard ties everything together with a zesty-sweet finish. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this vibrant salad is ideal for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or even a crowd-pleasing side dish at summer barbecues or holiday gatherings. Enjoy a fresh twist on classic greens while savoring the beautiful blend of sweet and savory in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups baby spinach
• 2 cups fresh strawberries
• 0.5 cups sliced almonds
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 0.5 cups feta cheese
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the baby spinach, then place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Rinse the strawberries, remove the stems, and slice them into quarters. Add the sliced strawberries to the spinach.

Step 3

Thinly slice the red onion into rings and add it to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Sprinkle the sliced almonds and crumbled feta cheese over the salad mixture.

Step 5

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to evenly coat the ingredients.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh strawberry spinach salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	783.9 grams (783.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1343

Total Fat 109.40g	140%
Saturated Fat 21.10g	106%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.70g
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 1707mg	74%
Total Carbohydrate 68.80g	25%
Dietary Fiber 20.80g	74%
Total Sugars 36.20g
Protein 31.60g	63%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 847mg	65%
Iron 11mg	61%
Potassium 1128mg	24%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.0%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 19.9%