Baby Spinach and Fresh Strawberry Salad with Citrus Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
Baby Spinach and Fresh Strawberry Salad with Citrus Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
About this recipe:
This light salad is super simple to whip together - whether it's early on a Monday morning or as you're meal prepping on a Sunday night. But, no matter what it tastes delicious! Enjoy this combination of fruits, vegetables and nuts that will be sure to treat your tastebuds.
Ingredients
For the The Salad:
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups ripe strawberries, halved (if small; sliced if larger)
- ½ sliced honey roasted almonds
For the The Vinaigrette:
- ½ cup Kosterina Original Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 TBSP. fresh orange juice
- 3 TBSP. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- 1 TBSP. sweet onion, finely minced
- 1-2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 TBSP. honey
- ½ tsp. sea salt
- pinch of freshly ground pepper
- 1½-2 tsp. poppy seeds
Directions
For the The Salad:
- Wash and spin-dry the spinach and place in a large bowl. Add the strawberries and mix gently.
- To make the vinaigrette, place all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well to incorporate. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Sprinkle the salad with the sliced almonds, add the vinaigrette and gently mix (you might not need to use it all). Serve at once.
