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Spinach Strawberry Walnut Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Cultural Context

This salad is a popular dish in American cuisine, particularly during the spring and summer months when strawberries are in season. It combines fresh, vibrant ingredients that reflect the season's bounty and is often served at gatherings and picnics. The sweet and tangy poppy seed dressing enhances the flavors, making it a delightful addition to any meal. Variations of this salad can be found across different regions, with some adding grilled chicken or substituting different nuts.

AmericanUSside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
5 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons grated onion
1 1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1 cup grape seed oil
baby spinach
sliced strawberries
walnuts

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide healthy fats and protein while being nut-free.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Goat cheese offers a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

1

Make the poppy seed dressing a few hours ahead of time.

2

In a bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, 5 tablespoons white vinegar, and 1 teaspoon salt.

3

Slowly add 1 cup of grape seed oil while whisking.

4

Whisk in 1 1/2 teaspoons of grated onion and 1 1/2 teaspoons of poppy seeds after adding the oil.

5

Set the dressing aside until ready to serve.

6

To assemble the salad, add baby spinach, sliced strawberries, and walnuts to a salad bowl.

7

Right before serving, add the poppy seed dressing.

Cooking Techniques

mixingtossing

Equipment Needed

salad bowlbowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milktree-nuts

Also Known As

Spinach Strawberry SaladStrawberry Walnut Salad

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