Strawberry-Pecan Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Fresh strawberries, toasted pecans, and homemade poppy seed dressing make this salad special. There are many reasons to love this recipe. Above all, it's very easy to make and good for you too. A similar restaurant salad is loaded with saturated fat and sodium mainly coming from the dressing. Try our homemade poppy seed dressing which is made with grapeseed oil and minimal salt. As a result, your heart will thank you.
Ingredients
Spinach Salad
- 1 (10-ounce) package Baby Spinach
- 1 cup Strawberries cut in half
- 1 cup Pecan Halves toasted
Poppy Seed Dressing
- 1/3 cup Cider Vinegar
- 1/3 cup Grapeseed Oil
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 tsp Salt and Pepper each
- 1 tbsp Dried Minced Onion
- 2 tsp Poppy Seeds
Instructions
Make the Dressing:
- Combine vinegar, oil, sugar, Dijon, salt and pepper, minced onion, and poppy seeds in a glass jar with screw top lid. Shake well. Makes about 1 cup of dressing.
Plate and Serve:
- Divide spinach, strawberries, and pecans evenly between six salad plates. Top with dressing and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Strawberry-Pecan Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Amount per Serving
Calories
271
% Daily Value*
Fat
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Sodium
131
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
15
g
6
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
9
g
10
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Carb Count
1
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Food Groups ***Vegetables = .5 serving, Nuts & Seeds = .5 serving, Fat = .5 serving
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