Best 11 Spinach And Strawberry Salad With Orange Poppy Seed Dressing Recipes

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Strolling through a farmers market on a beautiful summer day, you notice a vibrant display of ruby-red strawberries and emerald-green spinach. Inspired, you set out to create a delightful salad featuring these seasonal favorites. The spinach's mild earthiness and the strawberries' sweet-tart flavor come together in perfect harmony, while a zesty orange poppy seed dressing adds a refreshing burst of citrus. This simple yet flavorful salad is a vibrant addition to any summer gathering and is guaranteed to impress your taste buds.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH ORANGE POPPY SEED DRESSING.



Spinach Strawberry Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing. image

Simple and summery - this spinach salad is dressed in a tasty orange poppy seed dressing.

Provided by Kelly Roenicke

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 ounces baby spinach (rinsed and drained)
12 strawberries (sliced)
1 apple (chopped - I used Granny Smith here, but Honeycrisp is a good choice if you want a sweeter apple)
1/2 cup organic canola oil (or another neutral tasting oil)
1/4 cup orange juice
1 1/2 Tablespoons organic cane sugar (You may need more or less depending on how sweet your strawberries are)
1/2 Tablespoon poppy seeds
2 Tablespoons sweet onion (very finely chopped)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare the dressing: Place the organic canola oil, orange juice, sugar ,poppy seeds, chopped onion, salt, and mustard powder in a jar with a lid. Shake well until combined.
  • In a large bowl, place the spinach, sliced strawberries, and diced apples. Toss to combine.
  • Pour 2/3 of the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Add the remaining dressing if desired, or place on the table so more dressing can be added to individual servings if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 38 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 427 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 16 g, ServingSize 1 serving

STRAWBERRY SPINACH PASTA SALAD WITH ORANGE POPPY SEED DRESSING



Strawberry Spinach Pasta Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing image

Sweet and tangy strawberry spinach pasta salad with orange poppyseed dressing is the perfect potluck side dish for every backyard bbq, party, and get together.

Provided by Tiffany

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces penne noodles (cooked according to package directions)
2 cups packed fresh baby spinach leaves
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 cup pineapple chunks
¼ cup dried cranberries (or dried blueberries)
½ cup salted cashews (or other nut like pecans or walnuts)
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup plain greek yogurt
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
3 tablespoons honey
⅓ cup orange juice
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
optional: pinch of salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar, cover, and shake well. Set aside.
  • Combine penne, spinach, strawberries, pineapple, cranberries, and cashews in a large bowl and toss with the prepared dressing.
  • Serve immediately or cover and chill for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 70 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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-ORANGE SPINACH SALAD



Strawberry-Orange Spinach Salad image

"Years ago, my husband and I went to a dinner catered by a high school cooking class, and they served this colorful salad," says Donna Moorman of Stirling, Ontaion. "I begged for the recipe and have been making it ever since."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 cups torn fresh spinach
1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup julienned red onion
1/2 cup canola oil
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • On salad plates, arrange the spinach, strawberries, oranges and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salads; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 30mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

STRAWBERRY SPINACH PASTA SALAD WITH ORANGE POPPY SEED DRESSING RECIPE - (4/5)



Strawberry Spinach Pasta Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by rmulleni

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces penne noodles, cooked according to package directions
2 cups packed fresh baby spinach leaves
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 cup pineapple chunks
1/4 cup dried cranberries, or dried blueberries
1/2 cup salted cashews, or other nut like pecans or walnuts
orange poppy seed dressing
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
3 tablespoons honey
1/3 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
optional: pinch of salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Instructions 1.Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar, cover, and shake well. Set aside. 2.Combine penne, spinach, strawberries, pineapple, cranberries, and cashews in a large bowl and toss with the prepared dressing. 3.Serve immediately or cover and chill for 1 hour before serving.

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 STRAWBERRY SALAD



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This Strawberry Spinach Salad with pecans, mandarin oranges and poppy seed dressing has become our favorite quick salad! Add chicken to make it a main dish or serve it as a side dish at your next meal!

Provided by Janelle

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15 ounce) can of mandarin oranges, drained
2 cups package of strawberries, rinsed, hulled & sliced
1 (10 ounce) Bag of Spinach
1 cup Candied Pecans
Chicken
Blue Cheese, optional
Gorgonzola Cheese, optional
Poppy Seed Dressing

Steps:

  • If making a large salad, I suggest doing layers. For individual salads, no need for layers.
  • Place 1/2 spinach in large salad bowl.
  • Top with 1/2 of the strawberries, 1/2 of the oranges and half of the pecans.
  • Add second layer of spinach and top with remaining strawberries, oranges and pecans.
  • Serve with poppy seed dressing or balsamic dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 101 grams sodium, Sugar 16 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat

SPINACH, STRAWBERRY, MANDARIN SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



Spinach, Strawberry, Mandarin Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing image

This is a wonderful and refreshing salad that I got from Best of Bridge. I played around with it a bit and added a few other fresh fruits to it. This is yummy and great to offset a very rich main dish, such as my Death to Dieter's Lasagna.

Provided by Cathy17

Categories     Strawberry

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 bunch fresh spinach
2 pints sliced fresh strawberries, cut into thirds
1 (4 ounce) can mandarin orange sections, drained, reserving 2 tsp of the juice for the dressing
1 fresh kiwi, sliced in quarters
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 cup light oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
3 tablespoons poppy seeds
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons minced onions

Steps:

  • Combine all dressing ingredients, mix well and refrigerate.
  • Make well ahead to allow flavors to blend.
  • Taste dressing and adjust sugar/vinegar for your sweet/tart taste preferences.
  • Tear fresh spinach into bite sized pieces, wash and pat dry.
  • Wash strawberries, drain, pat dry and cut in thirds.
  • Shake dressing container well and toss with spinach, strawberries, kiwi and mandarin orange sections just before serving, otherwise the spinach will wilt.
  • This makes a wonderfully tart, slightly sweet and very colorful salad!

STRAWBERRY POPPYSEED DRESSING



Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing image

The ultimate springtime salad dressing is perfect for spinach and other fresh greens, topped with feta, mandarin oranges, and slivered almonds.

Provided by cooks4eight

Time 3h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup frozen sliced strawberries
1 cup avocado oil
½ cup white wine vinegar
¼ cup white sugar
½ medium red onion, chopped
½ tablespoon poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Combine strawberries, oil, vinegar, sugar, and red onion in a blender; blend until smooth. Add poppy seeds and pulse several more times just to mix together.
  • Chill in an airtight container in refrigerator for several hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Fat 22 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 2 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY POPPY SEED DRESSING



Strawberry Spinach Salad With Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing image

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

SPINACH AND STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH ORANGE POPPY SEED DRESSING RECIPE



Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe image

Provided by courtneyepowell

Number Of Ingredients 9

Dressing:
1/2 c nonfat plain yogurt
1/4 c orange juice concentrate, thawed
2 T poppy seeds
1 T honey
Salad:
3 1/2 c baby spinach leaves
4 large strawberries, quartered
2 T Orange Poppy Seed Dressing

Steps:

  • For dressing, whisk yogurt, orange juice, poppy seeds and honey together in a small bowl. For salad, place spinach leaves in a bowl. Top with strawberries and toss with dressing and serve. Tip: Let it sit for a bit in fridge before serving to let the flavors meld.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
  • To save time, you can use a pre-made poppy seed dressing.
  • If you don't have orange juice, you can substitute lemon juice or white wine vinegar.
  • To make the salad more filling, you can add grilled chicken or shrimp.
  • For a vegetarian option, you can omit the bacon.

Conclusion:

Spinach and strawberry salad with orange poppy seed dressing is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer meal. The combination of sweet strawberries, tangy oranges, and crunchy walnuts is sure to please everyone at your table. This salad is also very easy to make, so it's a great option for a busy weeknight meal. This salad is also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. Spinach is packed with vitamins and minerals, and strawberries are a good source of antioxidants. So, this salad is not only delicious, but it's also good for you!

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