STRAWBERRIES WITH SALAD GREENS AND POPPY SEED DRESSING

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A friend shared a recipe with me for a salad similar to this a while back. I lost the recipe, but adapted the dish to my family's tastes. We love this refreshing twist on a healthy salad.

Provided by The Miserable Gourm

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lemon, juice of
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon poppy seed
1/4 cup toasted nuts (walnuts, cashews, almonds)
1 1/2 cups strawberries, cleaned and sliced
6 ounces fresh spinach
6 ounces fresh leaf lettuce (red leaf, green leaf, or boston)
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
1/2 cucumber, sliced
1/2 red onion, diced
1/2 cup sliced radish

Steps:

  • In a bowl, add juice from one lemon, 2t balsamic vinegar, 1/3 c sugar, 1 tablespoon of olive oil. and 1 teaspoon of poppy seeds. Whisk until well blended.
  • Wash and dry salad greens. In a large salad bowl, arrange greens, optional ingredients, strawberries, and toasted nuts. Pour dressing over top and toss well. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.4, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 26.2, Sodium 140.2, Carbohydrate 30.3, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 22, Protein 13.2

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