Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
A refreshing and vibrant salad combining fresh strawberries, mixed greens, and a delightful poppy seed dressing, perfect for any gathering or a light meal.
Ingredients
For the dressing
- 2 tablespoons Cider vinegar
- 2.5 tablespoons Granulated sugar Adjust sweetness to taste
- 1 tablespoon Grated onion
- 1.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Poppy seeds
- 0.33 cup Mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper To taste
For the salad
- 12 ounces Mixed salad greens (including baby spinach, romaine, and spring greens)
- 1/4 large Red onion (very thinly sliced)
- 0.5 lb Strawberries (sliced)
- 2/3 cup Chopped walnuts Can substitute with pecans if preferred
- 3/4 cup Feta cheese
- 4 slices Crispy cooked bacon (crumbled) Optional for vegetarian version
Instructions
Preparation of Dressing
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the cider vinegar, granulated sugar, grated onion, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, and mayonnaise.
- Adjust the sweetness or tanginess by adding more sugar or vinegar to taste.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Salad Assembly
- In a large wide bowl, lay out a bed of mixed salad greens.
- Top with the thinly sliced red onion.
- Layer on the sliced strawberries.
- Add the chopped walnuts.
- Crumble feta cheese over the top.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon on top if using.
- Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad.
- Gently toss the salad to combine all the ingredients.
- Serve promptly to enjoy the freshness.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients. Adjust flavors to your preference and make it your own. Store leftovers separately to keep greens crisp.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 10gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8g
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