This Spinach Strawberry Salad with fresh peaches, veggies, candied pecans, and a sweet poppyseed dressing is what dreams are made of! It’s so refreshing and delicious! It gets better and better with each bite! The base is a bed of spinach and romaine lettuce. It’s topped with the freshest fruits and vegetables that really make this salad shine! Then, it’s all tied together with a homemade poppyseed dressing that you could drink with a straw. Make it with me!
What You’ll Need to Make this Spinach Strawberry Salad
I wanted this salad to be colorful and flavorful! I reached for flavors that would pair well together while making a beautiful presentation!
This salad is perfect for your next baby shower, bridal shower, luncheon, or get-together!
Here’s what you’ll need to make this! The full recipe and measurements are in the recipe card below.
- Romaine- chopped into bite-sized pieces
- Spinach- on it’s own or a blend of spring mix would be delicious!
- English Cucumbers- diced
- Celery- diced
- Cherry Tomatoes- diced
- Strawberries- sliced thin
- Peaches- diced
- Fresh Mint- chopped
- Candied Pecans
- Sweet Poppyseed Dressing
Making this Salad Ahead of Time
This salad is a great one to prep and make ahead of time to save you time on a busy day! I recently made this for a baby shower and here’s what I did the day before.
- Candied Pecans– You can prep these the day before or even a few days in advance! They are so easy to make, literally, take 10 minutes, and they will elevate any salad with their delicious flavor and added crunch!
- Poppyseed Dressing– The dressing can and should be made at least a day ahead of time! I like to allow the flavors to marinate together in the fridge, and it also helps the poppy seeds soften and expand.
- Peaches- You can peel and dice the peaches in advance. I like to store them in the fridge in an air-tight container covered in orange juice so they don’t go brown.
- Strawberries- slice the day before and store in the fridge.
- Vegetables- dice the day before and store in the fridge.
Want The Secret To Making Your Salad Pop?
Want to know the secret that sets aside a good salad from a great salad? FRESH HERBS!
Seriously!
Adding fresh herbs to any salad is going to add another element and depth of flavor. They add a vibrance that you can’t get anywhere else!
Don’t underestimate their power! Use what you have, chop it up finely, and add it to the mix. Mint, basil, thyme, and rosemary are all great salad additions.
This recipe specifically calls for fresh mint… don’t skip it!!
The Dressing
This Sweet Poppy Seed Dressing is made with just 6 pantry staples!
With its light, sweet, and tangy taste, this homemade dressing is an easy way to add an extra layer of flavor to your favorite salads!
Extra Add Ons
This salad doesn’t need it, but if you want to bulk it up a bit with some added protein or extra veggies, feel free!
Grilled chicken would be a delicious addition.
Bacon would be amazing!
You could also add fresh corn if it was in season.
Avocado is great too!
Red onion would be tasty!
Feel free to make this mix your own.
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Spinach Strawberry Salad
A crowd-pleasing favorite spinach strawberry salad with candied pecans and a homemade sweet poppyseed dressing.
Ingredients
- 2-3 heads of romaine, chopped
- 16 ounces spinach
- 1 english cucumber, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, diced
- 8 ounces strawberries, sliced thin
- 2-3 peaches, peeled and diced
- 4-6 mint leaves, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups candied pecans
- Sweet Poppyseed Dressing
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a large salad bowl.
- Toss with sweet poppyseed dressing and enjoy!
