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Strawberry spinach salad

Strawberry Spinach Salad

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Servings: 4 People
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 oz fresh baby spinach
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese goat cheese works well also!
  • 1/2 cup candied pecans or walnuts
For The Homemade Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Wash and dry the spinach and strawberries thoroughly
  2. Add the spinach to a large serving bowl.
  3. Top with sliced strawberries, avocado, red onion, feta cheese, and candied pecans.
  4. In a small mason jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, and salt and pepper.
  5. Drizzle the homemade poppy seed dressing over the salad just before serving.
  6. Toss gently and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor. 
Add the dressing right before serving so the spinach stays crisp.
Store the homemade lemon poppy seed dressing in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.