Best 14 Spinach Strawberry Mandarin Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing Recipes

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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



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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

SPINACH STRAWBERRY SALAD



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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

3/4 cup raw pecans
1/2 small red onion (very thinly sliced)
10 ounces fresh baby spinach (I also love a 50/50 arugula and spinach blend)
1 quart strawberries (hulled and quartered (about 1 pound))
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (buy the block-style feta, not pre-crumbled; the texture is much better)
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

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



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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

2 bunches spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
4 cups sliced strawberries
½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup white wine vinegar
½ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seeds

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)



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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

6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup slice strawberry
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup mandarin orange
1 cup pineapple chunks in juice
1/2 cup pecans
grilled chicken breast, chunks (if you want meat)
1/2 cup mayonnaise, i use light
1/4 cup skim milk
1/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute
1/8 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon poppy seed

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



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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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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

STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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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

1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup slivered almonds
1 bunch romaine, torn (about 8 cups)
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 cups halved fresh strawberries
DRESSING:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 tablespoon 2% milk
2-1/4 teaspoons cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds

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



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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, 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



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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

SPINACH MANDARIN POPPY SEED SALAD RECIPE



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Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces baby spinach
1/2 head Romaine lettuce (chopped)
1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
1 avocado (diced)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (12 ounce) package bacon (cooked and crumbled)
1 (15 ounce) can Mandarin oranges (drained)
1/3 cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon mustard
1 green onion (diced)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon poppy seeds

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



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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

MANDARIN SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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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

1/4 cup white wine vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
2/3 teaspoon dry mustard
2/3 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 lb spinach
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 lb bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
1 medium avocado, sliced
1/4 medium red onions, cut into rings or 3 green onions

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



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

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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