Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
Easy and refreshing strawberry salad with a vinaigrette poppy seed dressing. It's a classic go-to summer salad perfect for any occasion!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Vinaigrette
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅔ cup raspberry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
Salad
- 10 ounces mixed greens
- 1 cup strawberries medium size, sliced thin
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbled
- ½ cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- In a jar, add olive oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic and poppy seeds in a jar and shake well to combine or alternatively, add to a mixing bowl and whisk vigourously.⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil, ⅔ cup raspberry vinegar, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- In a large salad or mixing bowl, add greens and strawberries. Drizzle with dressing just before serving, toss and top with blue cheese and almonds.10 ounces mixed greens, 1 cup strawberries, ½ cup blue cheese, ½ cup sliced almonds
Notes
Wash and spin ingredients to eliminate water to keep your salad crispy.
Toss just before serving.
Substitutions
Vinegar - Orange vinegar or your favorite. Cheese - Goat cheese or creamy gorgonzola. Nuts - Pecans, walnuts and candied nuts also pair well.Storage
Store dressing in an airtight container refrigerated up to 5 days. Toss with salad just before serving.Nutrition
Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 663IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1mg