STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY POPPY SEED DRESSING

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I got the base of this recipe from allrecipes.com and added a few things myself. The dressing makes this fantastic. This has disappeared quickly every time I serve it! You could also use toasted pecans, blue or gorgonzola cheese, and mandarin oranges instead of strawberries to change it up.

Provided by Jami Robin

Categories     Strawberry

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (12 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
13 large strawberries, sliced
2 strawberries
1/4 cup white sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon poppy seed
3/4 teaspoon poppy seed
1 (6 ounce) container feta cheese
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup candied pecans (I use Candied Pecans)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the spinach, onion, and sliced strawberries.
  • Place crumbled feta and candied pecans on top of the salad.
  • Place the sugar, salt, vinegar, oil, and 2 whole strawberries in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Stir in the poppy seeds.
  • Just before serving, pour desired amount of dressing over the salad, and toss to coat.
  • Tip: If planning on having leftovers, keep dressing on the side as salad will be too soggy to keep the next day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.2, Fat 38.4, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 40.1, Sodium 1299.4, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 18.8, Protein 9.9

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