Poppy Seed Spinach Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant Poppy Seed Spinach Salad, a fresh and irresistible combination of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors. This stunning dish features tender baby spinach, juicy strawberries, and refreshing mandarin orange segments, all brought to life with the sharp bite of red onion. Topped with toasted sliced almonds for crunch and tangy crumbled feta for creaminess, every bite is a delightful medley of textures. The homemade poppy seed dressing, a perfect balance of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties it all together with a subtly sweet and zesty finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this colorful salad is perfect as a light lunch, dinner side, or potluck showstopper. Healthy, quick, and packed with flavor, it's a must-try for any spinach salad lover!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups baby spinach
• 1 cup strawberries
• 1 cup mandarin orange segments
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 0.5 cup sliced almonds
• 0.5 cup feta cheese
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the baby spinach thoroughly. Place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Hull and slice the strawberries. Add them to the bowl along with the mandarin orange segments.

Step 3

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl for a bit of sharpness.

Step 4

Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Let cool and sprinkle over the salad.

Step 5

Crumble the feta cheese and add it to the salad for a creamy, tangy element.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the spinach salad just before serving and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and flavorful salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(903.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1490.9

Total Fat 109.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.7g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 1724.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 106.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.7g	0%
Total Sugars 71.8g
Protein 32.6g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 909.5mg	0%
Iron 10.6mg	0%
Potassium 1238.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.0%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 27.6%