Ingredients
Scale
5–6 cups baby spinach, washed and dried
1½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup pecans or walnuts, toasted
⅓ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)
For the Dressing:
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Toast nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes. Let cool.
- In a jar, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, honey, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper. Shake well.
- Slice strawberries and onions. Dry spinach thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, layer spinach, strawberries, onions, and nuts.
- Add crumbled cheese if using.
- Drizzle with dressing just before serving. Toss gently to combine.
Notes
Make dressing up to 5 days in advance.
Keep salad components separate if prepping ahead.
Substitute fruits and nuts as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: No -cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 230