Strawberry Spinach Salad
The strawberry spinach salad is a springtime classic for a reason. Sweet strawberries, peppery spinach, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy candied pecans with a light poppy seed dressing. It’s beautiful, refreshing, and comes together in 8 minutes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- The sweet-savory combination is universally loved
- Beautiful enough for a dinner party
- Poppy seed dressing is light and bright
- Packed with vitamins from spinach and strawberries
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Strawberry Spinach Salad
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 2 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup candied pecans
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- Dressing: 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp poppy seeds, pinch of salt
Instructions
- Whisk together dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
- Arrange baby spinach on a platter or in a large bowl.
- Top with sliced strawberries, crumbled goat cheese, candied pecans, and red onion.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Toss gently at the table or serve composed.
Recipe Tips
- Use the ripest strawberries you can find — they’re the star.
- Candied pecans are in the salad topping section of most grocery stores.
- Add grilled chicken or salmon to make it a full meal.
- The dressing can be made ahead — it keeps a week in the fridge.
Calories: 280 | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g | Carbs: 18g
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Nutritional information is estimated and may vary.
