Strawberry, Apple, and Pear Spinach Salad
A fresh and vibrant salad combining sweet fruits and spinach, topped with a tangy apple cider poppyseed dressing.
Ingredients
Salad Base
- 4 cups spinach Fresh baby spinach is recommended.
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 sliced apple (honey crisp) Any sweet apple can be used.
- 1 sliced pear Choose a ripe pear for best flavor.
Dressing
- ½ cup apple cider Use fresh apple cider if possible.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey Can be adjusted to taste.
- 1 teaspoon poppyseeds
Toppings
- ¼ cup feta cheese Can substitute with goat cheese.
- ¼ cup chopped pecans Other nuts or seeds can be added.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, sliced strawberries, apple, and pear.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together apple cider, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and poppyseeds.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Top the salad with feta cheese and chopped pecans.
Notes
Serve this salad chilled or at room temperature. For added protein, consider grilled chicken or shrimp. Store leftovers in an airtight container, keeping the dressing separate to avoid soggy greens.