Refreshing Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Recipe Collection: Salads

Refreshing Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing elevates your meal with a vegetarian American classic that bursts with flavor. The combination of sweet strawberries and fresh spinach creates a vibrant dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This salad is versatile enough to serve as a side or a light main course, making it ideal for picnics, barbecues, or family dinners.

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Overview

This vibrant and refreshing salad combines the sweetness of ripe strawberries with the earthiness of fresh spinach, all brought together with a zesty poppy seed vinaigrette. Perfect for any season, this salad is a delightful mix of flavors and textures that even the kids will love.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

None

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Bunches spinach, torn
• 4 Cups strawberries, sliced
• 0.5 Cups vegetable oil
• 0.5 Cups sugar
• 0.25 Cups white wine vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) poppy seeds
• 0.25 Teaspoons (tsp) paprika
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) kosher salt
• 0.25 Teaspoons (tsp) black pepper, ground

Steps

1. Prepare the Spinach and Strawberries: In a large salad bowl, combine the torn spinach and sliced strawberries. Set aside.
2. Make the Vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, sugar, white wine vinegar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
3. Combine and Serve: Pour the vinaigrette over the spinach and strawberries. Gently toss the salad to ensure the dressing evenly coats all the ingredients. Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
4. Optional Garnish: For added texture and flavor, consider garnishing with sliced almonds or crumbled feta cheese before serving.

Enjoy your homemade Refreshing Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing!