Spinach & Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

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Homemade poppy seed dressing pairs beautifully with tender spinach, crunchy almonds and juicy berries for a fantastically refreshing and easy spring salad. To make ahead, whisk dressing, combine salad ingredients and store separately. Toss the salad with the dressing just before serving. To make it a complete meal, top with grilled chicken or shrimp.

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Carolyn Casner
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Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
6 cups
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Soy-Free High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise

  • 1 ½ tablespoons cider vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach

  • 1 cup sliced strawberries

  • ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds

Directions

  1. Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, oil, poppy seeds, sugar, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add spinach and strawberries and toss to coat. Sprinkle with almonds.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, February 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

154 Calories
13g Fat
7g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups
Calories 154
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 3g
Added Sugars 1g 2%
Protein 3g 5%
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Vitamin A 2305IU 46%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Folate 14mcg 3%
Sodium 228mg 10%
Calcium 67mg 5%
Iron 2mg 9%
Magnesium 49mg 12%
Potassium 118mg 3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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