June 5, 2022
Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Sweet and tangy poppyseed dressing coats a robust salad of baby spinach, fresh strawberries, pickled shallots, creamy cheese, and crisp toasted pecans. Feel free to vary the cheese and nuts. Sunflower seeds or pepitas work well for nut-free. I like queso fresco but something like feta or ricotta salta, which are also salty provide a nice contrast. Feel free to swap this out for you favorite dairy-free alternative.
Servings: 4
Calories: 274kcal
Ingredients
Pickled Shallots
- 3 tablespoons vinegar
- 3 tablespoons water
- pinch of salt
- 1 drop stevia glycerite optional
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 peppercorns
- 1 shallot sliced thin
Poppyseed Dressing
- 1/3 cup avocado oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/2 shallot minced
- 2-3 drops stevia glycerite or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Salad
- 4 cups baby spinach tough stems removed
- 1 cup strawberries sliced thin
- 1/4 cup queso fresco crumbled
- 1/4 cup pecans toasted
- salt and black pepper fresh ground, to taste
- flower petals optional, for serving
Instructions
- Bring the vinegar, water, salt, and sweetener to a boil in a small pot (or microwave in a glass bowl). Transfer to a glass bowl and add the shallots, stirring to coat completely. Let sit for 30 minutes while you prepare everything else.
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar and shake to emulsify completely. Adjust season to taste and set aside.
- Combine all salad ingredients in a bowl. Drain the shallots and add to the salad. Toss with the reserved dressing (you can shake the jar again just before using to ensure it it evenly combined). Toss and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Sprinkle with flower petals, if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 0.09
Nutrition Facts
Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Amount per Serving
Calories
274
% Daily Value*
Fat
25
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
16
g
Cholesterol
5
mg
2
%
Sodium
239
mg
10
%
Potassium
317
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
10
g
3
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
2885
IU
58
%
Vitamin C
30
mg
36
%
Calcium
109
mg
11
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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