Name: Strawberry Spinach Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 cups baby spinach; 1 cup mushrooms; 2 cups strawberries; 0.5 cup almonds; 1 tbsp honey; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 tsp poppy seeds; 0.25 tsp kosher salt

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Strawberry Spinach Salad

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Place first 4 ingredients in a bowl and toss to combine.

Place remaining 5 ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine.

Toss the dressing with the salad.

Serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Dry Your Spinach Thoroughly 💧
Pat baby spinach completely dry with paper towels after washing to prevent excess moisture from diluting your dressing and making the salad soggy.
Toast Almonds for Maximum Flavor 🔥
Lightly toast whole almonds in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before slicing to intensify their nutty flavor and add a satisfying textural contrast.
Macerate Strawberries with Sugar 🍓
Slice strawberries 15 minutes ahead and toss with a pinch of honey to draw out their natural juices, creating a light syrup that enhances the salad's sweetness without needing excess dressing.
Balance Your Vinaigrette Ratio 🥄
Use a 3:1 ratio of olive oil to cider vinegar, then adjust honey to taste—this prevents the dressing from overpowering the delicate spinach while highlighting the poppy seeds' subtle crunch.
Dress Right Before Serving 🎯
Toss the salad with dressing immediately before serving to keep the spinach crisp and prevent the almonds from absorbing moisture and becoming soft.