Spring Strawberry Spinach Salad with Honey Poppy Seed Dressing

Ingredients

• For the salad: 6 cups baby spinach (or mix with arugula or spring greens)
• 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
• ½ cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
• ⅓ cup toasted sliced almonds or pecans
• ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
• Optional: ½ avocado, sliced, or ½ cup cooked quinoa for heartiness
• For the honey poppy seed dressing: ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or white balsamic
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
• Pinch of salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, cheese, almonds, and red onion.
2. 2In a small jar or bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy.
3. 3Drizzle the dressing over the salad right before serving and toss gently to combine.
4. 4Garnish with extra nuts or a few strawberry slices on top for presentation.