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Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing is a fresh, fun, and fruity salad and is one of my favorite summer salads, filled with all kinds of good stuff, like lettuce, almonds, feta cheese, homemade croutons, and fresh strawberries. I even topped it off with my very own homemade Poppy Seed Dressing recipe. I’m going to be making this tasty summer salad all season long for a fresh and healthy lunch.
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“This is delicious and perfect since our strawberries are in season now. I love the homemade dressings you post—so much healthier without all the added chemicals. Thank you.” -Sheila
The Salad That Screams Summer
Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing is filled with fresh ingredients and full of flavor. For me, nothing screams summertime quite like fresh strawberries, and this salad is filled with them. This is the perfect summer salad to serve for a weekend lunch, take to a potluck, or prepare for a backyard BBQ.
I take crisp romaine and iceberg lettuce, pile on the sweet, juicy strawberries, plenty of salty feta cheese and savory cheddar, and for an extra flavor kick, drizzle on the delicious poppy seed salad dressing. To add some crunch, I throw in almonds and a handful of homemade croutons. Truly a celebration of textures and flavors.
When I’m looking to turn the salad into a full meal, I’ll add a protein like fish, chicken, or even beans. This recipe comes together quickly and is ideal for feeding a crowd.
Tips for Beginners
- Switch up the greens. If I don’t have both iceberg and romaine on hand, I’ll throw in spring mix, kale, or spinach. Any combination will work.
- Swap the nuts. If you don’t have almonds, use whatever you have on hand, or for a nut-free salad, add pumpkin seeds.
- Add more fruit. Feel free to toss in blueberries, chopped peaches, or even mandarins if you’re craving a fruitier salad.
Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Ingredients
- 3 cups romaine lettuce chopped or torn
- 3 cups iceberg lettuce chopped or torn
- 1 pint fresh strawberries rinsed, dried & sliced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded, or your favorite
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ½ cup sugared almonds store-bought or homemade
- kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper
- croutons store-bought or homemade
- poppy seed dressing store-bought or homemade
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Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large serving bowl and gently toss.3 cups romaine lettuce, 3 cups iceberg lettuce, 1 pint fresh strawberries, 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, ½ cup feta cheese, ½ cup sugared almonds, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, croutons
- Drizzle with the desired amount of poppy seed dressing and sprinkle with croutons.poppy seed dressing
- Serve immediately with extra croutons served on the side (especially if the croutons are homemade). Enjoy!
Becky’s Tips
- Change up the greens and use spring mix, kale, or spinach.
- Any nuts work, or for a nut-free salad, add pumpkin seeds.
- Toss in blueberries, chopped peaches, or mandarins for a fruitier salad.
- Store leftovers without dressing for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Make Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing Step by Step
Place the ingredients in a bowl: In a large bowl, toss 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped or torn, 3 cups iceberg lettuce, chopped or torn, 1 pint fresh strawberries, rinsed, 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, ½ cup feta cheese, ½ cup sugared almonds, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Toss to combine: Toss well to combine the ingredients.
Add the dressing: Drizzle with poppyseed dressing and sprinkle with croutons.
Serve immediately with extra croutons. Enjoy!
How to Store
Store leftovers, undressed, in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Note that the croutons will get soft the longer they sit.
Dressing
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Make Ahead
Combine all the ingredients except the strawberries, dressing, croutons, and pecans, and store in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Add these ingredients just before serving to preserve their freshness and texture.
Serving Suggestions
I like serving this fresh and fruity salad as a summer side, but sometimes I’ll add a baked chicken breast or a portion of pan seared salmon to make it more of a meal. Even a few slices of cast iron steak transform the salad into a hearty meal. I find this salad is great for summer potlucks, backyard barbecues, or a light lunch. This recipe makes enough for 8 salads, so it’s great for feeding a crowd.
More Strawberry Recipes To Try
- This Strawberry Jello Pie comes together in minutes and is made with fresh strawberries; it’s bursting with flavor.
- I make this Strawberry Pound Cake with fresh strawberries, strawberry syrup, and strawberry glaze, to go with the rich, moist texture of a pound cake.
- This Strawberry Cheesecake is creamy and tangy, and loaded with fresh, juicy strawberries.
This is delicious, and perfect since our strawberries are in season now. I love the homemade dressings you post-so much healthier without all the added chemicals. Thank you.
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