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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Tender spinach and sweet ripe strawberries tossed with toasted nuts and a sweet-tangy poppy seed dressing — a bright, beautiful salad that tastes like the turn from spring into summer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Salad bowl
  • Whisk or small jar

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds or pecans, toasted
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white wine or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, and a pinch of salt until emulsified.
  • Place the spinach in a large salad bowl and add the sliced strawberries.
  • Scatter the toasted nuts over the top.
  • Drizzle with the poppy seed dressing, toss gently, and serve immediately.