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Strawberry Spinach Salad

A fresh and vibrant salad made with baby spinach, sweet strawberries, feta cheese, toasted pecans, and homemade balsamic poppy seed dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 6 cups baby spinach
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup pecans toasted
  • 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Wash and dry the spinach, then place it in a large serving bowl.
  2. Add sliced strawberries, red onion, toasted pecans, and feta cheese.
  3. Whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.
  4. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently before serving.

Notes

For the best texture, add the dressing immediately before serving to keep the spinach crisp.