Small-Batch Spinach Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Baby spinach, fresh strawberries, creamy mozzarella, and toasted almonds, tossed with a sweet-and-tangy homemade poppy seed dressing, make this Small-Batch Spinach Strawberry Salad the perfect side dish for two.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 147kcal
Ingredients
Poppy Seed Dressing
- 2 tablespoons (1 ounce, 28 grams) vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons (1 ounce, 28 grams) apple cider vinegar
- 1½ tablespoons (0.66 ounces, 19 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon Dry mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon (.07 ounces, 2 grams) poppy seeds
Salad
- 2 ounces (57 grams) baby spinach (about 4 lightly packed cups)
- 4 ounces (113 grams) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced sliced (about 1 cup)
- 1 ounce (28 grams) fresh mozzarella, torn into bite-size pieces (about ¼ cup) (See Tip 1)
- 2 tablespoons (0.5 ounces, 14 grams) toasted sliced almonds (See Tip 2)
Instructions
Poppy Seed Dressing
- Combine the sugar, apple cider vinegar, vegetable oil, mustard powder, and poppy seeds in a small mason jar. Secure the lid and shake to combine all ingredients. Set aside.
Salad
- Arrange the spinach in a shallow serving bowl or platter. Scatter the sliced strawberries over the spinach. Tuck the mozzarella pieces among the strawberries and sprinkle the top with toasted almond slices.
- Serve the dressing on the side or drizzle lightly over individual servings immediately before serving. (See Tip 3)
- Yield: 4 servings.
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Notes
- Fresh mozzarella is stored in liquid. To keep the salad fresh, drain the mozzarella well and press it between paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible.
- Spread the almond slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- If you're planning on leftovers, add the dressing to individual servings rather than adding it to the bowl of salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1381IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg
