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Fresh Strawberry Spinach Salad with Creamy Poppyseed Dressing

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A quick and easy summer salad combining fresh baby spinach, juicy strawberries, toasted almonds, and feta cheese, all tossed in a creamy, tangy poppyseed dressing. Perfect for light meals and picnics.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh baby spinach (about 180g)
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • For the Creamy Poppyseed Dressing:
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake vigorously until smooth and creamy. Set aside to let flavors meld, about 10 minutes.
  2. Toast Almonds: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add slivered almonds and stir frequently until golden and fragrant (about 3-5 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. Prep Produce: Rinse baby spinach thoroughly and spin dry or pat with paper towels. Hull and slice fresh strawberries. Thinly slice red onion; soak in cold water for 10 minutes if a milder flavor is desired, then drain well.
  4. Assemble Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine spinach, sliced strawberries, red onion, toasted almonds, and crumbled feta cheese. Toss gently to combine without bruising the berries or spinach.
  5. Add Dressing: Pour the creamy poppyseed dressing over the salad. Start with half the dressing, toss gently to coat, then add more if desired. Leaves should be lightly coated but not drenched.
  6. Serve Immediately: Enjoy the salad right away while spinach is crisp and strawberries are fresh. Keep dressing separate and toss just before serving if needed.

Notes

Toast almonds carefully over medium heat to avoid burning. Soak red onion slices in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow sharpness. Pat strawberries dry if very juicy to prevent watering down the salad. Dressing can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in the fridge. For dairy-free or vegan versions, substitute mayonnaise and Greek yogurt with vegan alternatives and omit or replace feta cheese.

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