Baby Spinach Strawberry Salad (Printable)

Tender baby spinach with sweet strawberries, feta, almonds, and tangy poppy seed dressing for a refreshing dish.

# What You Need:

→ Salad

01 - 6 cups baby spinach, washed and dried
02 - 1.5 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
04 - 0.33 cup sliced almonds, toasted
05 - 0.25 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Poppy Seed Dressing

06 - 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
08 - 1 tablespoon honey
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
11 - 0.25 teaspoon salt
12 - 0.125 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How To Make It:

01 - In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake until well emulsified.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine baby spinach, strawberries, red onion, and half the feta and almonds.
03 - Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Top with remaining feta cheese and toasted almonds.
05 - Serve immediately while ingredients are fresh and crisp.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than you can set the table, perfect for those moments when you want something beautiful without the fuss.
  • The dressing tastes homemade in the best way, nothing like bottled, and you'll find yourself making it for other salads all spring long.
02 -
  • Never dress the salad more than a few minutes before serving or the spinach will wilt and the almonds will lose their texture, turning everything soft and sad.
  • Make the dressing ahead if you want, but keep the salad components separate until the last possible moment for the best result.
03 -
  • Toast your almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for just three minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, and you'll unlock a nuttiness that changes the entire salad.
  • If your dressing separates, just shake the jar again before pouring, or whisk in a tiny pinch more mustard to help it hold together.
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