Hi, I'm Danelle and this is where I dish about my favorite recipes. I focus on simple, family friendly fare and try to make feeding the family a little bit easier for everyone.
Filed under Salads12 ounces fresh baby spinach, washed and dried
1 quart strawberries, cleaned, hulled and sliced
Honey Poppy Seed Dressing:
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup honey
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
Directions
Toss spinach and strawberries in a large bowl. Whisk together dressing ingredients and serve alongside strawberry and spinach mixture.
Let's Dish
When I first served this salad to my family, I didn't expect rave reviews. My husband is not a fan of mixing fruits with vegetables in a salad. And I was certain the kids would turn up their noses. But to my surprise, everyone loved it and now we have it with dinner 2-3 times a week. Strawberry spinach salad isn't a new thing--the honey poppy seed dressing is the real reason I've even bothered to share the recipe. One week and tried substituting store-bough poppy seed dressing. Nobody would touch it! And I got tired of sorting through the stack of printed recipes beside my computer every time I need the recipe for the homemade stuff. So I'm sharing it for my convenience, and yours! You can mix the dressing right in with the salad, but I prefer to serve it on the side. That way if you have leftovers, they don't go soggy. Toasted almonds are also a nice touch.
Who Dished It Up First
Honey Poppy Seed Dressing adapted from Paula Deen.
The green and red colors of this recipe make it so festive. I'd love this salad to grace my dining table soonest =)
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