Spinach Strawberry Walnut Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe

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.

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

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

Slowly add 1 cup of grape seed oil while whisking.

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

Set the dressing aside until ready to serve.

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

Right before serving, add the poppy seed dressing.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens