Spinach Strawberry Salad With Poppyseed Dressing Food

SPINACH STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, poppy seeds and minced garlic.
• While whisking, stream in the olive oil and continue whisking until emulsified. (Alternately, combine all ingredients in a Mason jar, seal shut and shake vigorously until combined.) Taste and season the dressing with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and red onion.
• Add the dressing and toss to combine.
• Top the salad with the crumbled feta and slivered almonds and serve.
• I prefer to buy block-style feta and crumble it myself for the best consistency.
• To toast the almonds, add them to a small sauté pan set over low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant. Toasting the nuts enhances their flavor and is a small step that contributes big taste to the overall salad.

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the first eight ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate for 1 hour., Just before serving, combine the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Shake dressing and drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

SPINACH SALAD WITH PICKLED STRAWBERRIES AND POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Put the oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. Stir in the poppy seeds. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Make the salad: Put the strawberries in a nonreactive heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the vinegar, 1/2 cup water, the bay leaf, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a low boil and allow the sugar to dissolve. Pour over the strawberries and let stand about 20 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and drain the strawberries, discarding the liquid.
• In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, red onion, mushrooms and pickled strawberries. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss well and serve immediately.

SPINACH STRAWBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Toast the pecans: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the pecans in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the pecans smell fragrant and the center of a pecan is tan when the pecan is broken in half. (Do not walk away from the oven in the last few minutes of cooking. This is when nuts love to burn.) Transfer to a cutting board and roughly chop.
• Place the sliced onions in a bowl and cover with cold water. Let sit while you prepare the rest of the salad (this keeps their flavor but removes the harsh onion bite).
• Prepare the dressing: In small mixing bowl or large liquid measuring cup, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients-vinegar, oil, poppy seeds, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper-until well combined. (Alternatively, you can shake the ingredients together in a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid).
• Assemble the salad: Place the spinach in a great big serving bowl. Add the strawberries. Drain the red onion and add it as well. Drizzle about half of the dressing over the salad and toss to coat the leaves. Assess the amount of dressing. You want the spinach leaves to be nicely moistened but not swimming in dressing. Add a little more if needed to suit your preferences. Add the feta and pecans. Toss lightly to combine. Serve immediately, with extra dressing on the side as desired.

STRAWBERRY AND SPINACH SALAD WITH HONEY-POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine avocado oil, vinegar, mayonnaise, honey, poppy seeds, mustard, and salt in a pint-sized jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously, about 1 minute. Refrigerate until salad is ready.
• Divide spinach leaves among 4 salad plates. Distribute strawberries on each plate. Top with crumbled bacon and chopped pecans. Drizzle salad dressing over each plate and serve.

STRAWBERRY AND SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine the spinach, red cabbage and green onion.
• Whisk the cider vinegar, olive oil, sugar, poppy seeds, paprika and worcestershire sauce together in a bowl.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Toss the salad with the poppy seed dressing and arrange on eight individual plates.
• Top with fresh strawberries, almonds and sesame seeds.

SPINACH, STRAWBERRY, MANDARIN SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all dressing ingredients, mix well and refrigerate.
• Make well ahead to allow flavors to blend.
• Taste dressing and adjust sugar/vinegar for your sweet/tart taste preferences.
• Tear fresh spinach into bite sized pieces, wash and pat dry.
• Wash strawberries, drain, pat dry and cut in thirds.
• Shake dressing container well and toss with spinach, strawberries, kiwi and mandarin orange sections just before serving, otherwise the spinach will wilt.
• This makes a wonderfully tart, slightly sweet and very colorful salad!

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY POPPY SEED DRESSING

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.