Yummy Salad with Poppy Dressing

Brighten up your table with this irresistible Yummy Salad with Poppy Dressing, a stunning medley of fresh greens, juicy strawberries, blueberries, mandarin oranges, and tangy red onion, all topped with toasted almonds and creamy feta cheese. This colorful, nutrient-packed salad is paired with a luscious homemade poppy seed dressing made with olive oil, white vinegar, honey, and a hint of Dijon mustard for the perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's an elegant yet easy dish ideal for potlucks, brunches, or as a refreshing side any night of the week. Bursting with vibrant flavors and textures, this salad is your go-to recipe for effortlessly healthy dining with a gourmet touch. Perfect for fruit salad enthusiasts and lovers of homemade dressings!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cup strawberries, sliced
• 0.5 cup blueberries
• 0.5 cup mandarin oranges (canned, drained)
• 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 0.25 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1.5 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon mustard (Dijon or yellow)
• 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large salad bowl, add the mixed salad greens, sliced strawberries, blueberries, mandarin oranges, red onion, toasted almonds, and crumbled feta cheese. Gently toss to combine.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the olive oil, white vinegar, honey, mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Whisk the dressing ingredients together until fully emulsified, or shake the jar vigorously to mix.

Step 4

Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad just before serving. Start with half of the dressing and toss the salad gently. Add more dressing as needed, depending on personal preference.

Step 5

Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(827.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1164.0

Total Fat 87.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 50mg	0%
Sodium 1385.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 82.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.5g	0%
Total Sugars 58.9g
Protein 21.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 542.7mg	0%
Iron 5.3mg	0%
Potassium 1313.1mg	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: 65.4%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 27.5%