Strawberry Spinach Salad

This bright summer salad combines sweet strawberries and a bright lemon poppyseed vinaigrette. Perfect as a side salad or as a one-dish meal with added grilled chicken.

Prep Time 15

4 side salads

Ingredients

Dressing

1 teaspoon lemon zest
⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 2-3 large lemons
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
¼ cup canola oil
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1 teaspoon grated onion
1 clove garlic

Salad

1 10- ounce bag fresh baby spinach
½-1 small red onion thinly sliced
1 medium cucumber seeded and sliced (you can peel it first if you want)
1 pint strawberries sliced
1 cup sliced almonds toasted
1 recipe Lemon Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
½ pound grilled chicken breasts sliced or diced (optional)

Instructions

Dressing

Using a micro plane or other fine grater, grate 1 teaspoon lemon rind off the lemons. Grate 1 teaspoon onion. Place in a small container with a lid. Add the remaining ingredients and shake vigorously. If possible, refrigerate at least an hour before serving. Shake well before serving.

Salad

Toss ingredients together and serve immediately. You can also arrange the ingredients on individual plates for serving.
Dress as desired.

Notes

Nutrition information was calculated without Lemon Poppyseed Dressing or chicken.
Assembled salads are best eaten fresh! If you have leftovers or want to plan ahead, store salad components in the refrigerator (except nuts) and build your salads as needed.
Store your finished dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3-4 days for best results.
If you're serving a crowd, feel free to dress and toss one large salad immediately before serving. Save a few slices of your veggies and a sprinkle of nuts for garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 65mg, Potassium: 907mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 7379IU, Vitamin C: 95mg, Calcium: 172mg, Iron: 4mg

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Strawberry Spinach Salad

Calories: 203kcal

Author: Sara Wells

Cost: $8

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