Fresh Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

5 from 1 vote

Fresh Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

This Strawberry Spinach Salad recipe, featuring creamy avocado and a tangy poppy seed dressing, is a real crowd-pleaser. As strawberry season arrives and warmer months beckon, it's the perfect time of year to enjoy the sweet, juicy strawberries in a fresh salad.

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

Total Time15

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 30 minute recipe, easy recipe, Holiday Dessert, spinach recipe, strawberry recipe

Servings: Servings

Calories: 410kcal

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Equipment

Serving Bowl

square plate

Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

16 Ounces Fresh Baby Spinach
16 Ounces Fresh Strawberries sliced
1 Ripe Avocado sliced or cubed
½ Cup Goat Cheese crumbled, or substitute with blue cheese or salty feta cheese
½ Cup Pecans Chopped Pecans or Candied Pecans
¼ Red Onion thinly sliced
2 Tablespoons Sunflower Seeds or Pumpkin Seeds

For the Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing

½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
¼ Cup Balsamic Vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Teaspoons Dijon Mustard
1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
1 Tablespoon Poppy Seeds
1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
Salt and Black Pepper to taste

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, lemon juice, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper. For best results, make sure the dressing is well combined and has a smooth consistency. You can also prepare this poppy seed dressing ahead of time and store it in a mason jar.
½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil, ¼ Cup Balsamic Vinegar, 2 Teaspoons Dijon Mustard, 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup, 1 Tablespoon Poppy Seeds, 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice, Salt and Black Pepper to taste
In a large salad bowl, combine the fresh baby spinach, sliced strawberries, creamy avocado, crumbled goat cheese, chopped pecans, sunflower seeds, and thinly sliced red onion. Gently toss the salad ingredients together to mix.
16 Ounces Fresh Baby Spinach, 16 Ounces Fresh Strawberries, 1 Ripe Avocado, ½ Cup Goat Cheese, ½ Cup Pecans, ¼ Red Onion, 2 Tablespoons Sunflower Seeds
Drizzle the creamy poppy seed dressing over the salad ingredients and toss again to coat evenly. If you prefer, you can serve the dressing on the side for individual salad plates.
This beautiful salad is ready to be served immediately. Whether you’re serving it at a family dinner or packing it up for a picnic, this delicious strawberry spinach salad is sure to be a hit.

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