Strawberry Spinach Salad is a healthy, vibrant, and easy-to-make recipe that comes together in 15 minutes. The strawberries give a juicy burst of sweetness, the cheese adds its luxurious creaminess, and the pecans bring it home with some much-needed crunch. This salad is elegant and yet easy to make for any summertime gathering.
SALAD 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
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Mint leaves optional
POPPY SEED DRESSING INGREDIENTs
- Poppy seeds,
- White wine vinegar and Dijon mustard
- Finely chopped shallot
- Honey
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- And sea salt
METHOD:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the white wine vinegar, shallot, honey, poppy seeds, mustard, salt, and mayo, if using.
- Drizzle in the olive oil while whisking and continue to whisk until the dressing is emulsified. Alternatively, combine everything in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake to combine.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- In a large bowl, place the spinach, strawberries, and red onion. Add some of the dressing and toss to combine.
- Add the pecans and feta and gently toss. Add more dressing, as desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve
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