Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Honey-Lemon Dressing

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Pecans, Feta Cheese, and Poppy Seed Honey Lemon Dressing - in a white bowl.

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Honey-Lemon Dressing

Introducing the ultimate Strawberry Spinach Salad, perfect for parties, cookouts, BBQs, and all your summer festivities! This crowd-pleaser features fresh leafy greens, juicy strawberries, crunchy toasted pecans, and tangy feta, all tossed together in a homemade poppy seed honey lemon mustard dressing.

Course Salad

Cuisine American, Mediterranean

Keyword strawberry spinach salad

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 370kcal

Author Julia

Ingredients

Salad dressing

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons poppy seeds divided

Spinach Strawberry Salad

6 oz baby spinach
12 ounces strawberries cleaned, hulled, and sliced (about 3 cups)
½ cup feta cheese crumbled
½ cup pecans toasted

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Make salad dressing

Combine olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, and 1 tablespoon of poppy seeds in a mason jar. Whisk well with a fork for a minute or 2 until emulsified. Add more honey or mustard to taste.

Assembly

Combine spinach, sliced strawberries, and toasted pecans (some whole some chopped) in a large serving bowl (or in 4 individual salad bowls).
Add salad dressing and toss to combine.
Top with crumbled feta cheese and sprinkle with extra poppy seeds.

Notes

Toast the pecans on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet in a preheated oven at 350°F for 7 to 10 minutes, until they turn slightly darker (be careful not to over-toast them). Toasted pecans are crunchier and have a fresher taste.
Alternative leafy greens include a spinach/arugula mix or butter lettuce.
Other nuts that complement a strawberry spinach salad are walnuts, toasted pine nuts, or salted shelled pistachios. Candied nuts are also great additions.
For a nut-free version, simply substitute sunflower seeds.

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