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Strawberry Spinach Feta Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Youssef Hb

Strawberry Spinach Feta Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

A vibrant Mediterranean salad balancing tangy poppy seed dressing, sweet strawberries, salted feta, and toasted pecans. Soaked onions add depth while maintaining freshness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Raw pecans - ¾ cup
  • Red onion - ½ small
  • Baby spinach - 10 oz
  • Strawberries - 1 quart
  • Feta cheese - ¾ cup
  • Balsamic vinegar - ¼ cup
  • Olive oil - 3 tbsp
  • Poppy seeds - 1 tbsp
  • Mustard - 1 tsp
  • Honey - 1 tbsp
  • Salt - ½ tsp
  • Black pepper - to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  2. Spread pecans in single layer on baking sheet and bake 8-10 minutes
  3. While pecans toast, slice red onion and soak in cold water
  4. Combine spinach and strawberries in serving bowl
  5. Drain and pat dry soaked onions after 10 minutes
  6. In small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, poppy seeds, and mustard
  7. Add honey, salt, and pepper to dressing
  8. Add soaked onions to spinach-strawberry mix
  9. Toss to combine
  10. Top with crumbled feta and chopped toasted pecans
  11. Serve immediately with remaining dressing

Notes

Replace pecans with walnuts for milder flavor
Swap red onions with shallots
Use 50/50 arugula-spinach blend for peppery contrast
Freshly crumbled feta provides better texture
Store leftover dressing in sealed container