54 min
Prep Time
1 hr 24 min
Cook Time
Medium
Level
4
Servings

Homemade poppy seed dressing pairs beautifully with tender spinach, crunchy almonds and juicy berries for a fantastically refreshing and easy spring salad. To make ahead, whisk dressing, combine salad ingredients and store separately. Toss the salad with the dressing just before serving. To make it a complete meal, top with grilled chicken or shrimp.

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise

  • 1 ½ tablespoons cider vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach

  • 1 cup sliced strawberries

  • ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds

Method

  1. Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, oil, poppy seeds, sugar, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add spinach and strawberries and toss to coat. Sprinkle with almonds.