Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
This spinach salad with poppyseed dressing is a fresh, sweet, and crunchy classic made with strawberries, pecans, bacon, and feta, tossed in a creamy homemade dressing. Perfect for spring, Easter, or an easy everyday side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 MINUTES
- Cook Time: 10 MINUTES
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 SERVINGS 1x
- Category: APPETIZER | SALAD
- Cuisine: American, Holiday Recipes
Ingredients
For the Salad
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6 cups baby spinach, washed and dried
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½ cup strawberries, sliced
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½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
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⅓ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
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¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
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½ cup pecans (toasted if desired)
For the Poppyseed Dressing
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½ cup mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons milk
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2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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3 tablespoons sugar
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1 tablespoon poppy seeds
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¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
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Make the dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, apple cider vinegar, sugar, poppy seeds, and salt until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate until ready to use. -
Prepare the salad:
In a large bowl, add baby spinach, sliced strawberries, red onion, bacon, feta cheese, and pecans. -
Toss and serve:
Drizzle the poppyseed dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently until evenly coated. Serve immediately.
Notes
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Make the dressing ahead of time for better flavor
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Store dressing separately to keep salad fresh
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Toast pecans for added depth and crunch
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Swap strawberries with mandarin oranges, apples, or blueberries