Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing

This salad is the perfect way to showcase the flavors of spring. The sweet strawberries and crunchy almonds balance out the bitterness of the spinach, while the poppy seed dressing adds a touch of acidity and creaminess. It's a quick and easy salad to throw together, and it's sure to please everyone at the table.

I first came across this salad recipe a few years ago, and I've been making it ever since. It's one of those recipes that I always have the ingredients for, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors, and the poppy seed dressing is the perfect finishing touch. I've also experimented with different variations of the salad, adding goat cheese or feta, or using different types of fruit, such as blueberries or raspberries. But the original recipe is still my favorite.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups baby spinach leaves
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• 2 tbsp poppy seeds
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, red onion, and almonds.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together poppy seeds, olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Why It Works

• The combination of sweet strawberries and crunchy almonds balances out the bitterness of the spinach.
• The poppy seed dressing adds a touch of acidity and creaminess.
• It's a quick and easy salad to throw together.