STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD

This delicious strawberry spinach salad recipe combines crispy smoked bacon, sun-ripened strawberries, sweet red onions, salty feta cheese and crunchy walnuts with a sweet and creamy homemade poppy seed dressing. You will absolutely love it.

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious salad recipe? This strawberry spinach salad with poppy seed dressing perfectly combines sweet and savory flavors. Follow our step-by-step instructions to make the perfect salad for any occasion.This is one of our all-time favorite spring and summer side dishes. We like to serve this salad at Easter and Mother’s Day. This incredibly easy and delicious salad is sure to become one of your favorites. If you like this recipe, try pear salad, tangerine salad, kale salad, and Christmas salad.

INGREDIENTS FOR STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD

For the poppy seed dressing you will need apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, grated onions, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, mayonnaise, salt and black pepper.For the salad you will need mixed green lettuce, red onions, strawberries, chopped walnuts, feta cheese and cooked bacon.

HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD

Let’s start by mixing the dressing. Mix apple cider vinegar, sugar, grated onions, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds and mayonnaise. Next, fill a large bowl with the vegetables and add bacon, strawberries, red onion, feta cheese and walnuts. Finally, spread with the poppy seed dressing.

RECIPE TIPS

Use any mix of spinach, romaine lettuce and baby greens as they all work well and taste delicious.
Fresh berries such as blueberries, raspberries or blackberries, but also tangerines, apples or pears go well with this salad.
If you want more protein, add grilled chicken, shrimp or salmon.
Cut the red onions into very thin slices with a serrated knife.
If you don’t like nuts, try nuts like almonds or walnuts.For optimal flavor, use the brightest, sweetest organic strawberries you can get because they’re the star of the show.
Stir the salad before serving so that everything stays crisp and fresh.
If feta isn’t your thing, try small cubes of whole milk mozzarella, blue cheese, or crumbled goat cheese.
Add sunflower or quinoa seeds for more consistency.
The dressing can be made up to 5 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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