Spinach Strawberry Mandarin Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that makes for a refreshing and nutritious meal. This salad features fresh spinach leaves, sweet strawberries, juicy mandarin oranges, and a tangy poppy seed dressing. The poppy seed dressing adds a creamy and nutty flavor to the salad, balancing out the sweetness of the fruit and the bitterness of the spinach. This salad is a great source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making it a healthy and delicious option for lunch or dinner.
Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!
STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING
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
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
SPINACH STRAWBERRY SALAD
The best ever Spinach Strawberry Salad with balsamic poppy seed dressing, pecans, and feta. Beautiful, healthy, and always a crowd pleaser!
Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated
Categories Salad
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Toast the pecans: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the pecans in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the pecans smell fragrant and the center of a pecan is tan when the pecan is broken in half. (Do not walk away from the oven in the last few minutes of cooking. This is when nuts love to burn.) Transfer to a cutting board and roughly chop.
- Place the sliced onions in a bowl and cover with cold water. Let sit while you prepare the rest of the salad (this keeps their flavor but removes the harsh onion bite).
- Prepare the dressing: In small mixing bowl or large liquid measuring cup, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients-vinegar, oil, poppy seeds, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper-until well combined. (Alternatively, you can shake the ingredients together in a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid).
- Assemble the salad: Place the spinach in a great big serving bowl. Add the strawberries. Drain the red onion and add it as well. Drizzle about half of the dressing over the salad and toss to coat the leaves. Assess the amount of dressing. You want the spinach leaves to be nicely moistened but not swimming in dressing. Add a little more if needed to suit your preferences. Add the feta and pecans. Toss lightly to combine. Serve immediately, with extra dressing on the side as desired.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 of 6, Calories 249 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 10 g
SPINACH AND STRAWBERRY SALAD
My family loves this all year round if we can find strawberries. Even the grandchildren love this salad. Quick and easy.
Provided by JerJer
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss together the spinach and strawberries.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, paprika, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds. Pour over the spinach and strawberries, and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 69.3 mg, Sugar 17.1 g
STRAWBERRY POPPYSEED SALAD (PANERA COPYCAT)
This is my favorite salad in the summer and I love sitting on the patio at panera sipping on an iced green tea and enjoying this salad! I just had to find a way to copy it!
Provided by Jfoxe
Categories Strawberry
Time 10m
Yield 2 Salads, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Toss salad ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Whisk dressing ingredients together in a seperate bowl.
- Drizzle Desired amount of dressing over the salad.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 696, Fat 42.4, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 15.9, Sodium 453.7, Carbohydrate 80.9, Fiber 12.4, Sugar 51.7, Protein 9.1
EVERYONE'S FAVORITE SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING
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
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
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
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
STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING
My family is always happy to see this fruit and veggie salad on the table. If strawberries aren't available, substitute mandarin oranges and dried cranberries. -Irene Keller, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place sugar in a small heavy skillet; cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted and caramel-colored, about 10 minutes. Stir in almonds until coated. Spread on foil to cool. , Place romaine, onion and strawberries in a large bowl. Whisk together dressing ingredients; toss with salad. Break candied almonds into pieces; sprinkle over salad. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING
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
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, STRAWBERRY, MANDARIN SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING
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
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
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
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
SPINACH MANDARIN POPPY SEED SALAD RECIPE
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until completely smooth.
- When ready to serve, toss salad with desired amount of salad dressing and serve immediately.
- If you anticipate leftovers, dress salads individually to avoid wilting.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 1453 kcal, Fat 50 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 3082 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 37 mg
SPINACH STRAWBERRY SALAD
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
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
MANDARIN SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING
Uses avocado, bacon and onion as well. This salad gives a lot of flavor for an easy effort. When serving this I get all the ingredients ready ahead of time, keeping them separate. Then toss everything together just before serving.
Provided by sugarpea
Categories Oranges
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Dressing: Combine all ingredients and whisk to emulsify.
- Salad: Combine all ingredients, drizzle with dressing, toss and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.2, Fat 38.7, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 12.9, Sodium 480.3, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 9.3, Protein 5.9
STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY POPPY SEED DRESSING
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
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:
- For the freshest flavor, use ripe, in-season strawberries and mandarins.
- If you don't have poppy seeds, you can substitute sesame seeds or sunflower seeds.
- To make the salad ahead of time, prepare the dressing and store it in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, toss the dressing with the salad ingredients.
- This salad is also delicious with grilled chicken or shrimp.
Conclusion:
This spinach, strawberry, and mandarin salad is a light and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The poppy seed dressing adds a sweet and nutty flavor that complements the fruit and spinach. This salad is also a good source of vitamins A, C, and K.
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