Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 339kcal
This strawberry spinach salad with poppy seed dressing is quick, easy & delicious! Featuring sweet strawberries & a creamy poppyseed dressing.
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Ingredients
- 10 ounces baby spinach
- ½ cup canned mandarin oranges no sugar added
- ¾ cup strawberries stems removed and halved or quartered
- ½ cup blackberries
- ½ cup blueberries
- ¼ cup walnuts
Poppyseed Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup milk
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 Tablespoon poppy seeds
- 2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until well combined. Season with additional salt, to taste.
- In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients, then drizzle on the desired amount of poppyseed dressing on top. Toss gently to combine. Enjoy!
Notes
The poppyseed dressing can be made up to 5 days ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
Variations
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Dairy free dressing – Use your favorite dairy free milk instead of regular milk.
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Instead of mayonnaise – Make a lighter version of this dressing by swapping the mayo for Greek yogurt or sour cream.
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Add tartness – By stirring finely diced or shredded shallots or red onion into the dressing.
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Cheese – Add some crumbled feta or goat cheese to the salad for a salty, tangy flavor.
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Nuts – Swap the walnuts for almonds, pecans, sunflower seeds, or hazelnuts. You can also sprinkle on some dried cranberries for texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 397mg | Potassium: 598mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 7061IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 3mg