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A red bowl with strawberry spinach salad with slivered almonds and poppyseed dressing.
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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing

Spinach Strawberry Salad with Poppyseed Dressing is topped with slivered almonds and a delicious homemade dressing to make the salad even tastier!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Chill dressing1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy salad, spinach salad, strawberry salad, easy side salad recipe, salad recipe for a party, strawberry spinach salad, summer salad
Servings: 4 people
Author: Jeannie Z

Equipment

  • bowl

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 1 ½ tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
  • cup granulated sugar
  • cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons minced onion

Salad

  • 4 oz. spinach dried and torn in to bite size pieces
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • ¼ cup slivered or sliced almonds

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, vinegar, paprika and minced onion to make the dressing.
    1 ½ tablespoons sesame seeds, 2 teaspoons poppy seeds, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, ⅓ cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar, ⅛ teaspoon paprika, 2 teaspoons minced onion
  • Cover and chill for one hour.
  • In a serving bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries, and almonds. Pour the dressing over the salad when serving and toss gently.
    4 oz. spinach, 2 cups fresh strawberries, ¼ cup slivered or sliced almonds

Notes

Recipe Tips:

Make sure the strawberries are fully dry before adding them to the salad so there is not any excess moisture added to the salad.
Add the salad dressing right before serving the salad to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
Add cooked chicken to make a complete meal!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 21g | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 2mg
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