How to Make Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spinach salad with poppy seed dressing is a light and refreshing dish that is perfect for a healthy lunch or a side salad for dinner. This recipe is a delicious combination of fresh spinach, juicy strawberries, crunchy almonds, and a sweet and tangy poppy seed dressing. It's a great way to incorporate more greens into your diet while still enjoying a flavorful and satisfying meal.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup creamy salad dressing (e.g. Miracle Whip®)
  • ⅓ cup white vinegar
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 (10 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
  • ⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • ½ cup slivered almonds

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Make poppy seed dressing: Whisk together creamy salad dressing, vinegar, sugar, and poppy seeds; set aside.
  • Prepare the salad: Arrange spinach leaves, mixed salad greens, oranges, onion, then almonds onto individual salad plates.
  • Drizzle with poppy seed dressing to serve.
  • Nutrition

    288 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 293mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 43mg
    • Calcium: 115mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 547mg