Strawberry Spinach Salad with Candied Walnut & Feta
This Strawberry Spinach Salad is light and refreshing in Garlic Vinaigrette Dressing or Orange Poppy Seed Dressing.
Servings 3
Calories 520kcal
Ingredients
Strawberry Spinach Salad
- 8 cups fresh baby spinach
- 12 large strawberries sliced
- ½ cup candied walnuts
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Garlic Vinaigrette
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves pressed
- salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Orange Poppy Seed
- 1 cup orange freshly squeezed
- 1 ½ tablespoons Apple cider
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small shallot chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
Instructions
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Candied Walnut & Feta
- In a big bowl, combine strawberries, baby spinach, candied walnuts, crumbled feta, red onion and cherry tomatoes.
- Place in fridge to chill, if desired.
- Serve with dressing.
Garlic Vinaigrette Dressing
- Combine and shake olive oil, white wine vinegar, pressed garlic, salt and pepper in a mason jar.
- Set aside for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
- Pour over salad or serve on the side.
Orange Poppy Seed Dressing
- Blend all ingredients except poppy seeds in a blender.
- Stir-in poppy seeds.
- Let it sit for 10 minutes to blend. Chill, if desired before serving.
- Pour over salad or serve on the side. Store leftover in a sealed container and refrigerate for a week.
Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 620mg | Potassium: 867mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 7963IU | Vitamin C: 106mg | Calcium: 208mg | Iron: 4mg