Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Honey-Poppy Seed Dressing

Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Honey-Poppy Seed Dressing
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    15 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    10

A vibrant salad that sings with the flavors of summer! Sweet strawberries and tender spinach leaves mingle with the satisfying crunch of pecans and crispy bacon, all brought together by a luscious honey-poppy seed dressing. Perfect as a light lunch, elegant starter, or a delightful side dish.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    13 g
  • Cholesterol
    17 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    6 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    388 mg
  • Sugar
    11 g
  • Fat
    34 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

Prepare the Honey-Poppy Seed Dressing: In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the avocado oil, apple cider vinegar, mayonnaise, honey, poppy seeds, dry mustard, and salt. (5 mins)

02

Step
1 mins

Seal the jar tightly and shake vigorously until the dressing is well emulsified. This should take about 1 minute. Refrigerate the dressing while you prepare the salad ingredients to allow the flavors to meld. (1 min)

03

Step
2 mins

Assemble the Salad: Divide the fresh spinach leaves evenly among four salad plates. (2 mins)

04

Step
3 mins

Arrange the sliced strawberries on top of the spinach, distributing them evenly across each plate. (3 mins)

05

Step
2 mins

Sprinkle the crumbled bacon and toasted pecans over the strawberries and spinach. (2 mins)

06

Step
1 mins

Drizzle the Honey-Poppy Seed Dressing generously over each salad. Serve immediately and enjoy! (1 min)

For an extra layer of flavor, try using smoked bacon. Toasting the pecans brings out their nutty aroma. Be sure to dry the spinach thoroughly to prevent a soggy salad. The dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Antonio Schimmel

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 3 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (9)
  • Emilia Bartoletti

    The strawberries and spinach combination is surprisingly good, especially with the tangy dressing.

  • Jan Watsica

    So easy to make and a crowd-pleaser! Thanks for sharing.

  • Jane Ziemann

    The honey-poppy seed dressing is out of this world! I will definitely be making this again.

  • Lonny Kerluke

    I swapped out the pecans for walnuts since that's what I had on hand, and it was still amazing!

  • Skyla Will

    I made this for a light lunch and it was so refreshing and flavorful. The bacon and pecans added the perfect crunch.

  • Aniya Ledner

    I added some grilled chicken and it was a complete meal. Delicious!

  • Rocio Schowalter

    This salad was a huge hit at my book club meeting! Everyone raved about the dressing!

  • Jaiden Jast

    This recipe is a keeper!

  • Ryleigh Wyman

    I love how you can adjust the sweetness of the dressing to your liking by adding more or less honey.

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