Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Honey-Poppy Seed Dressing

Easy-to-find items come together to make a salad that is out of the ordinary! Sweet strawberries, fresh spinach, crunchy pecans, and crispy bacon are drizzled with a tangy-sweet poppy seed dressing, perfect for brunch or even a fancy dinner. Refrigerate any extra salad dressing in a sealed container for up to 4 days.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 376 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons honey
• salt to taste
• ¼ cup cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
• ¼ teaspoon dry mustard
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 ½ teaspoons poppy seeds
• ⅓ cup avocado oil
• 8 fresh strawberries, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine avocado oil, vinegar, mayonnaise, honey, poppy seeds, mustard, and salt in a pint-sized jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously, about 1 minute. Refrigerate until salad is ready.

Step 2

Divide spinach leaves among 4 salad plates. Distribute strawberries on each plate. Top with crumbled bacon and chopped pecans. Drizzle salad dressing over each plate and serve.