Best 8 Awesome Spinach Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing Recipes

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Spinach salads are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your favorite leafy greens. With their vibrant green hue and mild flavor, they provide a perfect base for a variety of toppings and dressings. Poppy seed dressing is a classic pairing for spinach salad, adding a sweet and nutty flavor that complements the earthy greens. Whether you are looking for a light and refreshing lunch or a hearty side dish, an awesome spinach salad with poppy seed dressing is sure to satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

EVERYONE'S FAVORITE SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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This recipe quickly becomes the favorite of pretty much everyone that tries it. It's so tasty, it's easy to make, and the ingredients are interchangeable! You can use the dressing immediately or make it in advance and store in refrigerator up to a couple of days. I have substituted pears and mandarin oranges for the strawberries and feta instead of blue cheese. Be creative! YUM!

Provided by GOHIPP

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup white vinegar
½ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
2 teaspoons finely minced onion
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries, or as needed
1 (4 ounce) package crumbled blue cheese, or as needed
½ cup roasted pecan halves, or as needed

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, vegetable oil, sugar, poppy seeds, onion, Worcestershire sauce, and paprika together in a bowl until sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Layer spinach, strawberries, blue cheese, and pecans in individual bowls; drizzle dressing generously over each salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 21.2 mg, Fat 46.5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 458.1 mg, Sugar 20.1 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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This spinach salad with poppy seed dressing is not only bursting with flavor but also makes a beautiful presentation with its vibrant and lively colors.

Provided by Jurga

Categories     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 Tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon grated white onion (or 1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
6 cups fresh baby spinach
4 cups torn romaine lettuce
1/2 pound cooked bacon (crumbled)
6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1/2 purple onion (thinly sliced)
oranges
(optional) shredded beets, avocados, other fruit

Steps:

  • In a jar or dressing shaker, mix together the vinegar, honey, onion, Dijon mustard, salt, poppy seeds and oil. Cover and shake until well blended.
  • Toss all of the salad ingredients together in a large bowl. Drizzle a little of the dressing over the greens and toss gently to coat. Continue adding the dressing and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 1100 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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This salad has been a family favorite for a while! I love to bring this to parties or simply eat as a wonderful lunch or side dish. -Nikki Barton, Providence, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings (1 cup dressing).

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups fresh baby spinach
4 cups torn iceberg lettuce
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
DRESSING:
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 cup canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine spinach, lettuce, mushrooms and bacon. Place vinegar, onion, sugar, salt and mustard in blender. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Transfer to a bowl; stir in poppy seeds., Divide salad among 6 plates; drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 24g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 557mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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A colorful mix of baby greens, mandarin oranges, and almonds is topped with a sweet and tangy poppy seed dressing.

Provided by Siobhan

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup creamy salad dressing (e.g. Miracle Whip®)
⅓ cup white vinegar
⅓ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
4 cups baby spinach
4 cups mixed salad greens
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
½ cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Make the poppy seed dressing by whisking together the creamy salad dressing, vinegar, sugar, and poppy seeds; set aside. Arrange the spinach leaves, mixed salad greens, oranges, onion, and almonds onto individual salad plates. Drizzle with poppy seed dressing to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 293.4 mg, Sugar 28.7 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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I like this salad because it isn't fruity like many spinach salads out there. My cousin always brings this to family dinners and everybody loves it, even the ones that don't like spinach! Be sure to make the dressing the night before! The original recipe called for 1 lb. of swiss cheese. I think that's a bit much and usually make it with 1/2 lb.

Provided by Pismo

Categories     Spinach

Time 8h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup white vinegar
1 1/2 cups oil
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 red onion, sliced thinly
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2-1 lb swiss cheese, grated
1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 bunches spinach (I use a 10oz bag)

Steps:

  • Note for Dressing: This makes a lot, I usually only use about half.
  • Mix the dressing ingredients together and refrigerate overnight. Very important!
  • Toss salad ingredients together and mix in dressing just before serving.

AWESOME SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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A wonderful salad that could be a meal or a 1st course. I've had it for both and could have licked the plate!

Provided by Verelucky

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 2 dinner salads or 4 side salads, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 ounces fresh spinach
1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
1 tablespoon chopped red onion
1/4 cup of roasted pecan pieces, sprinkled with a little brown sugar when roasting... (about 5-7 minutes at 350 degrees, then cool)
brown sugar
1/8-1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon poppy seed

Steps:

  • Mix Dressing ingredients together in a jar and shake to meld flavors together.
  • Mix salad ingredients together.
  • Add Dressing to salad and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.1, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 4.2, Sodium 168.3, Carbohydrate 40.6, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 31.8, Protein 6.1

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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Spinach salad looks best-dressed when it's dotted with luscious red strawberries and toasted pecans. Finish it out with a sweet poppy seed dressing. -Erin Loughmiller, Ridgecrest, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons white or balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 package (9 ounces) fresh spinach, trimmed
4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Place the first eight ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate for 1 hour., Just before serving, combine the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Shake dressing and drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 23mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY POPPY SEED DRESSING



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I got the base of this recipe from allrecipes.com and added a few things myself. The dressing makes this fantastic. This has disappeared quickly every time I serve it! You could also use toasted pecans, blue or gorgonzola cheese, and mandarin oranges instead of strawberries to change it up.

Provided by Jami Robin

Categories     Strawberry

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (12 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
13 large strawberries, sliced
2 strawberries
1/4 cup white sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon poppy seed
3/4 teaspoon poppy seed
1 (6 ounce) container feta cheese
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup candied pecans (I use Candied Pecans)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the spinach, onion, and sliced strawberries.
  • Place crumbled feta and candied pecans on top of the salad.
  • Place the sugar, salt, vinegar, oil, and 2 whole strawberries in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Stir in the poppy seeds.
  • Just before serving, pour desired amount of dressing over the salad, and toss to coat.
  • Tip: If planning on having leftovers, keep dressing on the side as salad will be too soggy to keep the next day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.2, Fat 38.4, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 40.1, Sodium 1299.4, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 18.8, Protein 9.9

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-washed spinach. You can also use baby spinach, which is more tender and has a milder flavor.
  • For a more flavorful salad, use a variety of greens, such as arugula, kale, or romaine lettuce.
  • To add sweetness to the salad, use fresh fruit, such as berries, peaches, or pears.
  • For a more savory salad, use roasted vegetables, such as sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, or squash.
  • To add crunch to the salad, use nuts, seeds, or croutons. You can also add a handful of quinoa or rice for a more filling salad.
  • For a flavorful dressing, use a combination of olive oil, vinegar, and Dijon mustard. You can also add herbs, spices, or sweeteners to taste.
  • Be sure to taste the salad before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Conclusion:

Spinach salad is a healthy and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats. With so many variations to choose from, there is sure to be a spinach salad recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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