This is a delightful spinach strawberry salad with that perfect mix of sweet and tart.
This is one of my favorite salad recipes. It is wonderful any time of the year but in the summer when strawberries are at their peak, this is a must have.
Fresh spinach is the start. Almonds and poppy seeds add crunch and taste.
Then that amazing poppy seed dressing. It is a classic for a good reason. It’s fabulous.
This version of the poppy seed dressing is a bit different. It uses honey and lemon juice to bring the salad dressing together. The honey adds a wonderful flavor.
It’s a quick and easy recipe to make and looks beautiful on the plate.
Strawberry spinach salad is great to serve for company. Plus, spinach is one of the 10 healthiest foods you can eat. Find out why here.
That makes it a hit on all levels!
I hope you enjoy this wonderful salad.
Spinach Strawberry Salad
Ingredients
- 1 pound spinach, washed and well dried
- 3 kiwis, peeled and sliced
- 1 pint strawberries, trimmed and quartered or sliced
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Instructions
- Place spinach in large salad bowl (a flatter bowl works best). Arrange kiwi slices and strawberries on top.
- Combine all ingredients for salad dressing. Toss dressing with salad just before serving. Sprinkle with toasted almonds. Enjoy this wonderful strawberry spinach salad!
Nutrition
Variation:
- Replace the honey in the dressing with stevia, coconut sugar or another sugar substitute, or leave the sweetener out totally if you don’t need the sweet taste. Any of these options makes this salad a great diabetic recipe or low carb recipe.
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