Strawberry Spinach Spring Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

This spinach salad is just right to help celebrate spring with fresh ripe strawberries! A sweet poppy seed balsamic dressing contrasts nicely with crisp spinach, crunchy nuts, and stinky gorgonzola cheese.

Prep Time: 10 min

Servings: 2

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Ingredients

Ingredients List:

6 cups fresh spinach
1 lb strawberries, sliced
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
Sliced almonds
Crumbled gorgonzola cheese

Poppy Seed Dressing

¼ cup Napa Valley Naturals Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp Tacoma Boys Poppy Seeds
3 tbsp Napoleon Balsamic Vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp dijon mustard

Preparation

Make the Dressing
In a small bowl or mason jar, add all of the dressing ingredients. Whisk or shake with the lid on until well combined and emulsified, about 15 seconds.
Toss the Salad
Place the spinach and strawberries in a large serving bowl. Drizzle with the desired amount of dressing and toss to coat evenly.
Assemble & Enjoy
Transfer the salad to serving dishes and top with red onion, almonds, and Gorgonzola cheese before serving.

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