Spinach and Strawberry Salad

₦ 5,600.00

A light, refreshing, and slightly sweet salad that combines tender baby spinach, juicy strawberries, creamy cheese, and crunchy nuts. Tossed in a simple poppy seed dressing, it’s a perfect balance of flavors and textures. This salad is ideal for spring and summer gatherings, brunches, or as a healthy side dish.

category all-meals salads-light-eats

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Servings

schedule
10 Minutes

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Ingredients

6 cups fresh baby spinach
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
½ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
¼ cup sliced almonds or pecans, toasted
2 tbsp red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
For the Poppy Seed Dressing:
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
1 tsp honey or maple syrup
1 tsp poppy seeds
½ tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast almonds or pecans for 3-5 minutes until fragrant. Let cool.
Wash and dry spinach and strawberries. Hull and slice strawberries. Thinly slice red onion if using.
In a small jar, combine olive oil, vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Shake well to emulsify.
In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, cheese, toasted nuts, and red onion.
Drizzle with dressing and toss gently just before serving.