Best 8 Spinach Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures with our delectable Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing. This vibrant salad features crisp and tender baby spinach leaves, complemented by a medley of colorful and nutritious ingredients. Sliced almonds add a delightful crunch, while crumbled bacon provides a savory touch. The salad is further enriched with dried cranberries, offering bursts of sweet and tartness. Red onion adds a hint of pungency, while hard-boiled eggs contribute a protein-packed element. Finally, our homemade poppy seed dressing brings all the flavors together with its creamy and tangy goodness. This salad is not only visually appealing but also incredibly delicious and satisfying. Get ready to relish a culinary masterpiece that will elevate your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

In addition to the main Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing, the article also includes two bonus recipes: a classic Caesar Salad and a refreshing Cucumber Salad. The Caesar Salad recipe features crisp romaine lettuce tossed in a creamy and flavorful Caesar dressing, topped with Parmesan cheese and croutons. The Cucumber Salad, on the other hand, is a light and refreshing side dish made with thinly sliced cucumbers, red onion, dill, and a zesty vinegar dressing. These additional recipes offer delightful variations to cater to different tastes and preferences, making this article a comprehensive guide to creating delicious and vibrant salads.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY POPPY SEED DRESSING



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Spinach Salad with Creamy Poppy Seed Vinaigrette - This Classic Spinach Salad recipe is topped with bacon, red onion, fresh mushrooms & boiled eggs. An easy homemade poppy seed dressing this is the perfect complement. This makes a delicious side or is great with grilled chicken for a complete meal.

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 egg (room temperature)
⅓ cup canola oil
⅓ cup olive oil
⅓ cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
3 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
10 oz spinach
6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
4 hard boiled eggs
½ red onion (hinly sliced)
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup sliced mushrooms

Steps:

  • Place egg in a small container with 1 tablespoon of the vinegar. While blending on low (with a blender or hand mixer) pour in olive oil and canola oil as slowly as possible.
  • Add in remaining vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic powder and black pepper. Pulse until mixed. Stir in poppy seeds and salt to taste.
  • Combine all remaining ingredients except eggs in a large bowl. Toss with dressing. Add sliced eggs and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 702 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 61 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 265 mg, Sodium 651 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPINACH STRAWBERRY SALAD



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The best ever Spinach Strawberry Salad with balsamic poppy seed dressing, pecans, and feta. Beautiful, healthy, and always a crowd pleaser!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup raw pecans
1/2 small red onion (very thinly sliced)
10 ounces fresh baby spinach (I also love a 50/50 arugula and spinach blend)
1 quart strawberries (hulled and quartered (about 1 pound))
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (buy the block-style feta, not pre-crumbled; the texture is much better)
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Toast the pecans: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the pecans in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the pecans smell fragrant and the center of a pecan is tan when the pecan is broken in half. (Do not walk away from the oven in the last few minutes of cooking. This is when nuts love to burn.) Transfer to a cutting board and roughly chop.
  • Place the sliced onions in a bowl and cover with cold water. Let sit while you prepare the rest of the salad (this keeps their flavor but removes the harsh onion bite).
  • Prepare the dressing: In small mixing bowl or large liquid measuring cup, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients-vinegar, oil, poppy seeds, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper-until well combined. (Alternatively, you can shake the ingredients together in a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid).
  • Assemble the salad: Place the spinach in a great big serving bowl. Add the strawberries. Drain the red onion and add it as well. Drizzle about half of the dressing over the salad and toss to coat the leaves. Assess the amount of dressing. You want the spinach leaves to be nicely moistened but not swimming in dressing. Add a little more if needed to suit your preferences. Add the feta and pecans. Toss lightly to combine. Serve immediately, with extra dressing on the side as desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 of 6, Calories 249 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 10 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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A colorful mix of baby greens, mandarin oranges, and almonds is topped with a sweet and tangy poppy seed dressing.

Provided by Siobhan

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 293.4 mg, Sugar 28.7 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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This salad has been a family favorite for a while! I love to bring this to parties or simply eat as a wonderful lunch or side dish. -Nikki Barton, Providence, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings (1 cup dressing).

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups fresh baby spinach
4 cups torn iceberg lettuce
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
DRESSING:
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 cup canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine spinach, lettuce, mushrooms and bacon. Place vinegar, onion, sugar, salt and mustard in blender. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Transfer to a bowl; stir in poppy seeds., Divide salad among 6 plates; drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 24g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 557mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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I like this salad because it isn't fruity like many spinach salads out there. My cousin always brings this to family dinners and everybody loves it, even the ones that don't like spinach! Be sure to make the dressing the night before! The original recipe called for 1 lb. of swiss cheese. I think that's a bit much and usually make it with 1/2 lb.

Provided by Pismo

Categories     Spinach

Time 8h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup white vinegar
1 1/2 cups oil
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 red onion, sliced thinly
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2-1 lb swiss cheese, grated
1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 bunches spinach (I use a 10oz bag)

Steps:

  • Note for Dressing: This makes a lot, I usually only use about half.
  • Mix the dressing ingredients together and refrigerate overnight. Very important!
  • Toss salad ingredients together and mix in dressing just before serving.

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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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

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

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

SPINACH SALAD WITH PICKLED STRAWBERRIES AND POPPY SEED DRESSING



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon sugar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
10 ounces spinach
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup thinly sliced white button mushrooms
For the dressing:
2/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
1 large egg
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
For the salad:
1 cup sliced strawberries

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Put the oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. Stir in the poppy seeds. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Make the salad: Put the strawberries in a nonreactive heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the vinegar, 1/2 cup water, the bay leaf, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a low boil and allow the sugar to dissolve. Pour over the strawberries and let stand about 20 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and drain the strawberries, discarding the liquid.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, red onion, mushrooms and pickled strawberries. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss well and serve immediately.

EVERYONE'S FAVORITE SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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This recipe quickly becomes the favorite of pretty much everyone that tries it. It's so tasty, it's easy to make, and the ingredients are interchangeable! You can use the dressing immediately or make it in advance and store in refrigerator up to a couple of days. I have substituted pears and mandarin oranges for the strawberries and feta instead of blue cheese. Be creative! YUM!

Provided by GOHIPP

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup white vinegar
½ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
2 teaspoons finely minced onion
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries, or as needed
1 (4 ounce) package crumbled blue cheese, or as needed
½ cup roasted pecan halves, or as needed

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, vegetable oil, sugar, poppy seeds, onion, Worcestershire sauce, and paprika together in a bowl until sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Layer spinach, strawberries, blue cheese, and pecans in individual bowls; drizzle dressing generously over each salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 21.2 mg, Fat 46.5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 458.1 mg, Sugar 20.1 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, baby spinach for the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't overdress the salad, or it will become soggy. Start with a small amount of dressing and add more to taste.
  • If you don't have poppy seeds, you can substitute another type of seed, such as sesame seeds or sunflower seeds.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to the salad, such as cooked bacon, crumbled hard-boiled eggs, or chopped nuts.
  • This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Try adding roasted beets, grilled asparagus, or sautéed mushrooms.

Conclusion:

Spinach salad with poppy seed dressing is a delicious and healthy salad that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing salad, give this recipe a try!

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