Description
This fresh and vibrant Strawberry Spinach Salad is a perfect spring or summer side dish. It’s loaded with sweet strawberries, crisp spinach, toasted pecans, tangy red onion, and creamy feta, all tossed in a bright and zesty poppy seed dressing.
Ingredients
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1 cup thinly sliced strawberries
- ⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ½ cup toasted pecans
- 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 recipe Poppy Seed Dressing
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, sliced strawberries, and red onion.
- Add a portion of the poppy seed dressing and toss to combine.
- Gently add the toasted pecans and crumbled feta cheese. Toss lightly.
- Add more dressing as desired and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- To make ahead, prepare all ingredients and store separately. Toss with dressing just before serving.
- Use baby spinach for a more tender texture.
- Goat cheese can be substituted for feta if preferred.
- Candied pecans can add a sweet crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
