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Fresh Loaded Strawberry Poppyseed Salad Recipe Easy Homemade Copycat Version

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A quick and easy fresh strawberry poppyseed salad with a homemade tangy dressing, perfect for spring and summer. This vibrant salad combines sweet strawberries, crunchy almonds, and a creamy poppyseed dressing for a refreshing and satisfying dish.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups mixed salad greens (spring mix recommended)
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
  • ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (or goat cheese)
  • ⅓ cup toasted sliced almonds
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse and dry mixed salad greens thoroughly.
  2. Slice strawberries into thin, even pieces.
  3. Halve cherry tomatoes, peel and thinly slice cucumber, and thinly slice red onion.
  4. Toast sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until golden and fragrant, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool.
  5. In a small bowl or jar, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and poppy seeds. Whisk or shake vigorously until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. In a large bowl, gently combine salad greens, sliced strawberries, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  7. Pour about half the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat evenly. Add more dressing if needed, but avoid overdressing.
  8. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and toasted almonds on top.
  9. Serve immediately for freshest texture or chill up to 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Dry salad greens thoroughly to avoid soggy salad. Toast almonds slowly over medium heat to bring out flavor without burning. Whisk or shake dressing well to evenly distribute poppy seeds. Start with half the dressing to avoid overdressing. Add a splash of water or apple juice if dressing thickens after refrigeration. Keep dressing separate if prepping ahead to maintain crispness.

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Keywords: strawberry salad, poppyseed dressing, fresh salad, summer salad, easy salad recipe, healthy salad, homemade dressing, gluten-free salad, vegetarian salad

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