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Poppy Seed Dressing is the perfect summer salad dressing. It's light, a little bit sweet, and full of flavor! This homemade poppy seed dressing recipe is super easy to make. It's pairs perfectly with my Strawberry Poppyseed Salad, but it goes well with all kinds of salads. Make some of this poppy seed salad dressing for yourself and dig in to some fresh, tasty salads!
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Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad is a fresh, fun, & fruity summer salad recipe filled with lettuce, strawberries, feta, cheddar, baked croutons, & homemade dressing.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 8
Author: Becky Hardin

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

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!

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Notes

  • 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

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1860IU | Vitamin C: 36.2mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 0.7mg