Strawberry Spanish Crunch Salad
This delicious Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe combines crisp smoked bacon, sun-ripened strawberries, sweet red onions, salty feta cheese, and crunchy walnuts with a homemade sweet, creamy Poppy Seed Dressing. You are going to absolutely love it.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
INGREDIENTS FOR Strawberry Spanish Crunch Salad
Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1/3 cup plus one tablespoon mayonnaise
Salt and pepper to taste
Strawberry Spinach Salad Ingredients
12 ounces mixed salad greens including baby spinach, romaine and spring greens
1/4 large red onion very thinly sliced
1/2 lb. strawberries sliced
2/3 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup feta cheese
4 slices crispy cooked bacon crumbled
INSTRUCTIONS FOR Strawberry Spanish Crunch Salad
⭐In a medium bowl, whisk vinegar, sugar, grated onion, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, and mayonnaise. You can also add all the ingredients to a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake it to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.
⭐In a large wide bowl, spread greens and top with red onion, strawberries, walnuts, feta cheese, and bacon.
⭐Drizzle dressing over the top and toss. Serve promptly.
NOTES:
◾Use any mixture of spinach, romaine, and spring greens, as they all work well and taste delicious.
◾This salad works with any fresh berries like blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, mandarin oranges, apples, or pears.
◾If more protein is desired, add grilled chicken or grilled shrimp.
◾Slice your red onions into very thin slices using a serrated knife.
◾If you don’t like walnuts, try other nuts like almonds or pecans.
◾For optimal flavor, use the brightest sweetest organic strawberries you can get your hands on as they are the star of the show.
◾Don’t toss the salad until you are ready to serve, so everything stays crisp and fresh.
◾If feta is not your thing, then try very small cubes of whole-milk mozzarella, blue cheese, or crumbly goat cheese.
◾For more texture, add sunflower seeds or quinoa.
◾The dressing can be prepared up to 5 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
NUTRITIONAL INFO:
Serves 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 552
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 47.7g 61%
Cholesterol 52.7mg 18%
Sodium 1172.7mg 51%
Total Carbohydrate 21.4g 8%
Sugars 14.4g
Protein 12.8g 26%
Vitamin A46%Vitamin C42%