Strawberry Blueberry Spinach Salad with Feta and Poppy Seed Dressing

My go-to salad for gatherings, this delicious fresh strawberry and blueberry spinach salad with feta, pecans and homemade poppy seed dressing is always a crowd-pleaser!

It doesn’t get any easier than with this simple and delicious summer salad! It’s one of my favorites to serve guests in the spring and summer because it’s so light and refreshing. It’s the perfect salad to make for a crowd since it can be made ahead of time. This salad can also serve as a main dish by topping with a protein like grilled chicken or shrimp. You really can’t go wrong with this strawberry and blueberry spinach salad, topped with feta, pecans and a homemade poppy seed dressing!

This perfect summer salad starts with an easy spinach salad recipe as a base. The great thing about this ideal salad recipe is its versatility. You can add in anything you have on hand. My favorite additions are juicy strawberries, fresh blueberries, crunchy pecans and creamy feta cheese. Other great options for salad ingredients include red onions, crunchy almonds, fresh raspberries, creamy avocado, tangy blue cheese or sunflower seeds. You could also swap out the spinach for a blend of baby spinach leaves and fresh spring greens or arugula. The opportunities are endless with this fantastic salad! And the sweet homemade poppy seed dressing pairs perfectly with the fresh fruit and crunchy pecans. 

What really makes this strawberry and blueberry spinach salad so delightful is the sweet and creamy poppyseed dressing. This delicious dressing uses pantry staples like poppy seeds, apple cider vinegar and dry mustard to make a can’t-be-beat flavor combination.

This salad looks beautiful on a Mother’s Day Brunch table as it does on your weeknight table. It’s so simple to whip up and open to substitutions so you really can’t go wrong with using whatever fresh ingredients you have on hard. It’s a crowd-pleaser that will taste delicious and present beautifully every time. You really can’t go wrong with this easy fresh spinach salad.

How to Make a Spinach Salad

This fresh spinach salad is versatile so make it your own by adding in salad ingredients that you love. My personal preference is to use fresh berries and pecans, which I used in this recipe. 

To get started, start with your greens in a large bowl. Next add the toppings: strawberries, blueberries, pecans and feta cheese. In a separate container or mason jar, combine and whisk the dressing ingredients: mayonnaise, milk, sugar, apple cider vinegar, poppy seeds, dry mustard powder and salt. Toss the salad with the dressing just before serving.

To make this spinach salad ahead of time, combine salad ingredients in a large bowl, cover and store in the refrigerator. Whisk the homemade poppy seed dressing in a mason jar and refrigerate. Toss the salad with the dressing just before serving.

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Strawberry Blueberry Spinach Salad with Feta and Poppy Seed Dressing

My go-to salad for gatherings, this delicious fresh strawberry and blueberry spinach salad with feta, pecans and homemade poppy seed dressing is always a crowd-pleaser!

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Course: Sides

Cuisine: American

Keyword: salad, sides

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Author: Shannon

Ingredients

Salad:

• 6 cups baby spinach
• 2 cups strawberries sliced
• 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
• ½ cup feta cheese
• ¼ cup chopped pecans

Sweet Poppy Seed Dressing:

• ⅓ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup milk
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
• ¼ teaspoon dry mustard powder
• pinch of salt

Instructions

Salad:

• Add greens to a large bowl.
• Add the toppings: strawberries, blueberries, pecans and feta cheese.

Dressing:

• In a small container or mason jar, combine and whisk the dressing ingredients: mayonnaise, milk, sugar, apple cider vinegar, poppy seeds, dry mustard powder and salt.
• Toss the salad with the dressing just before serving.

Notes

To make this spinach salad ahead of time, combine salad ingredients in a large bowl, cover and store in the refrigerator. Whisk the homemade poppy seed dressing in a mason jar and refrigerate. Toss the salad with the dressing just before serving.

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