Spinach Berry Salad With Creamy Strawberry Poppy Seed Dressing Recipes

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

Spinach salad looks best-dressed when it's dotted with luscious red strawberries and toasted pecans. Finish it out with a sweet poppy seed dressing. -Erin Loughmiller, Ridgecrest, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing image

Steps:

Place the first eight ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate for 1 hour., Just before serving, combine the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Shake dressing and drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 23mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons white or balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 package (9 ounces) fresh spinach, trimmed
4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

BERRY SPINACH SALAD

An excellent variation of the traditional raspberry vinaigrette.

Provided by Mazola

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Mazola®

Time 4h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Berry Spinach Salad image

Steps:

Mix sugar, mustard, poppy seeds, minced onion and salt in a food processor or blender. Gradually add oil, followed by vinegar. Chill at least 4 hours to allow flavors to blend.
Combine spinach, pecans, red onion and berries in a large bowl. Toss with 1/3 cup chilled salad dressing. Refrigerate remaining dressing for future use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Fat 42.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 234.9 mg, Sugar 25.9 g

Ingredients

½ cup sugar
1 tablespoon Spice Islands® Ground Mustard
2 teaspoons Spice Islands® Poppy Seed
1 teaspoon Spice Islands® Minced Onion
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup Mazola® Corn Oil
⅓ cup raspberry vinegar
1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach
¼ cup pecans, toasted
¼ cup chopped red onion
½ cup dried sweetened cranberries

FOUR-BERRY SPINACH SALAD

Nature's candy abounds in the berry-filled salad. Its slightly tart dressing contrasts deliciously with sweet in-season fruit. -Betty Lise Anderson, Gahanna, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the first 10 ingredients until blended. In a small bowl, combine spinach and berries. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with walnuts; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
Dash ground cinnamon
4 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup each fresh raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and sliced strawberries
2 teaspoons chopped walnuts, toasted

BERRY DELIGHTFUL SPINACH SALAD

A homemade dressing and sugared pecans dress up this fruit-filled green salad. When fresh berries are out of season, try substituting dried fruits. -Bonnie Jost, Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Berry Delightful Spinach Salad image

Steps:

In a small heavy skillet over medium-low heat, cook sugar until it begins to melt. Gently drag melted sugar to the center of pan so sugar melts evenly. Cook, without stirring, until sugar is dark reddish brown, about 15 minutes., Remove from the heat; stir in pecans. Pour onto a foil-lined baking sheet; cool completely. Break pecans apart if necessary., In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and blueberries. Place the first six dressing ingredients in a blender; cover and process until pureed. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., Just before serving, drizzle salad with dressing; toss to coat. Top with sugared pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 29g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh blueberries
DRESSING:
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2/3 cup fresh strawberries
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup olive oil