Best 11 Strawberry Spinach Salad Wpoppy Seed Dressing Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary delight, where the tangy sweetness of strawberries meets the earthy goodness of spinach in a delightful dance of flavors. Embark on a journey to discover the perfect recipe for a strawberry spinach salad that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. With a symphony of flavors enhanced by a delectable poppy seed dressing, this salad promises to elevate your dining experience to new heights. Get ready to explore the culinary magic that awaits you as we delve into the art of crafting the ultimate strawberry spinach salad.

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STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD



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This strawberry spinach salad is an irresistibly sweet, tangy, crunchy, creamy, fresh and vibrant explosion perfect for every occasion from Easter to Mother's Day to today's lunch or dinner. This spinach and strawberry salad is made with fresh baby spinach, sweet strawberries, juicy clementine oranges, creamy avocado, caramelized pecans, salty sunflower seeds, tangy feta & thinly sliced red onions all drizzled with sweet and tangy poppy seed dressing that will knock your socks off. Of course, you can customize this strawberry spinach salad just how you like and I've included tons of recipe variations and substitutions to help. I've also included make ahead instructions (even assembling!) so this strawberry spinach salad can be the stress free, hypnotic steal-the-show side dish of your dreams.

Provided by Jen

Number Of Ingredients 18

10 ounces fresh baby spinach ( or half spring mix)
1 quart strawberries, (hulled and halved or quartered if large)
3 clementine oranges ((like Cuties brand))
1/3 small red onion (very thinly sliced)
1 large avocado, (sliced or chopped)
3/4 English cucumber, (sliced and quartered)
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup roasted, salted sunflower seeds
1 recipe caramelized pecans ((chopped after caramelizing))
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons orange juice ((may sub 1 TBS vinegar))
1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon dried minced onions
1/2 tsp EACH dried basil, pepper

Steps:

  • Add all of the dressing ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk to combine or add to a mason jar, cover and shake. Adjust to taste if desired - adding additional sugar for sweeter or vinegar for tangier 1 teaspoon at a time. Refrigerate while you prepare the salad ingredients then whisk/shake again before drizzling over salad.
  • Prepare caramelized nuts according to recipe directions.
  • When ready to serve, toss all of the salad ingredients together in a large bowl. You can either drizzle with desired amount of dressing and toss to combine or if you expect leftovers, drizzle individual salad servings with dressing.

EASY STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD RECIPE WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



Easy Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe With Poppy Seed Dressing image

Everyone loves this easy strawberry spinach salad recipe with poppy seed dressing! See how to make spinach and strawberry salad in just 10 minutes.

Provided by Maya | Wholesome Yum

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cup Spinach ((cut into small pieces))
2 cup Strawberries ((sliced))
1/2 cup Goat cheese ((crumbled))
1/4 cup Almonds ((sliced, optional))
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1 tbsp Olive oil
2 tbsp Sweetener of choice ((powdered erythritol for low carb, honey or maple syrup otherwise))
1 tbsp White vinegar
1 tbsp Poppy seeds
1/4 tsp Sea salt

Steps:

  • Combine the spinach, strawberries, goat cheese, and almonds in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth (dressing can be made in advance). Thin out the dressing with water or additional oil if desired. Drizzle over the salad and toss to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Sodium 274 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 15 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

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

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD I



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Someone brought this salad to a pot luck dinner and I had to have the recipe. I have made it many, many times since then and I have been asked for the recipe every time I bring it somewhere. It is also a great way to get kids to eat spinach!

Provided by TOZENUF

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
½ cup white sugar
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon minced onion
10 ounces fresh spinach - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
1 quart strawberries - cleaned, hulled and sliced
¼ cup almonds, blanched and slivered

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce and onion. Cover, and chill for one hour.
  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and almonds. Pour dressing over salad, and toss. Refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Fat 35.2 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 62.9 mg, Sugar 33.6 g

STRAWBERRY AND SPINACH SALAD WITH HONEY-POPPY SEED DRESSING



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Easy-to-find items come together to make a salad that is out of the ordinary! Sweet strawberries, fresh spinach, crunchy pecans, and crispy bacon are drizzled with a tangy-sweet poppy seed dressing, perfect for brunch or even a fancy dinner. Refrigerate any extra salad dressing in a sealed container for up to 4 days.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

⅓ cup avocado oil
¼ cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey
1 ½ teaspoons poppy seeds
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
salt to taste
2 cups fresh spinach
8 fresh strawberries, sliced
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Combine avocado oil, vinegar, mayonnaise, honey, poppy seeds, mustard, and salt in a pint-sized jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously, about 1 minute. Refrigerate until salad is ready.
  • Divide spinach leaves among 4 salad plates. Distribute strawberries on each plate. Top with crumbled bacon and chopped pecans. Drizzle salad dressing over each plate and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 388.1 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

SPINACH AND STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING RECIPE



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Provided by LindaW1955

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup red wine vinegar
⅓ cup sugar
Salt and pepper
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½ red onion, sliced thin
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
½ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 pound strawberries, hulled and quartered (2 1/2 cups)

Steps:

  • 1. Whisk vinegar, sugar, and 3/4 teaspoon salt together in bowl. Transfer 1/4 cup vinegar mixture to small bowl and microwave until hot, about 1 minute. Add onion, stir to combine, and let sit for at least 30 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, toast poppy seeds in 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until fragrant and slightly darkened, 1 to 2 minutes; transfer to bowl and set aside. Add almonds to now-empty skillet, return to medium heat, and toast until fragrant and golden, 3 to 5 minutes. 3. Whisk oil, mustard, poppy seeds, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper into remaining vinegar mixture. Combine strawberries, lettuce, spinach, and 1/4 cup almonds in large bowl. Using fork, remove onions from vinegar mixture and add to salad. Add dressing to salad and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer salad to serving platter and top with remaining 1/4 cup almonds. Serve.

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

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH SESAME-POPPY SEED DRESSING



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Fresh, fast and delicious...what's not to like about this scrumptious salad topped with crunchy, slivered almonds? Thanks to Vickie Vermillion in Carrollton, Texas for sharing her lovely recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Divide the spinach, strawberries and celery between two salad plates. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, sugar, vinegar, sesame seeds and poppy seeds. Drizzle over salads. Sprinkle with almonds; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH HOMEMADE POPPY SEED DRESSING RECIPE



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I love a good salad recipe, and this one is by far my favorite. It is so easy to make and full of flavor. The homemade poppyseed dressing is just the cherry on top. You will love this simple, light, and healthy salad.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Salad

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 Tablespoons sesame seeds
1 Tablespoon poppy seeds
⅓ cup sugar
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup white vinegar
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
pepper (dash)
1 red onion (divided)
10 ounces fresh spinach ( (rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces))
1 quart strawberries (washed and sliced)
¼ cup walnuts (chopped)
⅓ cup bacon bits
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a blender, toss in the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, ground pepper and 1 Tablespoon diced red onion. Blend until the onion is pureed.
  • Pour the dressing into a bowl, cover, and chill for at least an hour.
  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries, walnuts, bacon bits, red onion slices (left over from the red onion listed above) and feta cheese. Toss lightly.
  • Pour dressing over salad right before you are ready to eat it so that the spinach does not wilt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 259 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPINACH, STRAWBERRY, MANDARIN SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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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!

Tips:

  • For the freshest salad, use ripe strawberries and baby spinach leaves. Purchase organic ingredients whenever possible to minimize exposure to pesticides and chemicals.
  • If you don't have poppy seeds, you can substitute sesame seeds or chopped walnuts.
  • To make a vegan version of the dressing, use agave nectar or maple syrup instead of honey.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to your salad, such as crumbled feta cheese, roasted chicken, or avocado.
  • This salad is best served immediately after making, as the dressing can wilt the spinach if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing is a light, refreshing, and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It is packed with nutrients, including vitamins A, C, and K, and is also a good source of fiber. The poppy seed dressing adds a sweet and tangy flavor that complements the strawberries and spinach perfectly. With its vibrant colors and delicious taste, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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