Spinach Strawberry Mandarin Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Brighten up your table with this vibrant Spinach Strawberry Mandarin Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing—a symphony of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors in every bite! This easy-to-make, 15-minute recipe showcases a medley of fresh baby spinach, juicy strawberries, and succulent mandarin orange segments, beautifully balanced with the crunch of toasted almonds and the creaminess of optional crumbled feta cheese. A homemade poppy seed dressing, infused with the perfect hint of honey and Dijon mustard, ties it all together for a refreshing, gourmet-quality dish. Perfect as a side salad or light lunch, this gluten-free recipe is both visually stunning and packed with wholesome nutrients.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Baby spinach
• 1.5 cups Strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1 cup Mandarin oranges, canned (drained) or fresh
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Sliced almonds, toasted
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons White wine vinegar
• 1.5 tablespoons Honey
• 1 teaspoon Poppy seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning. Remove from the skillet and set aside to cool.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.

Step 3

In a large salad bowl, combine baby spinach, sliced strawberries, mandarin orange segments, and red onion.

Step 4

Sprinkle the cooled toasted almonds and crumbled feta cheese (if using) over the salad.

Step 5

Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad just before serving and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Serve immediately and enjoy your Spinach Strawberry Mandarin Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1000.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1565.8

Total Fat 116.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 2151.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 103.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.0g	0%
Total Sugars 67.3g
Protein 38.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1051.2mg	0%
Iron 10.8mg	0%
Potassium 1198.3mg	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: 64.9%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 25.7%