Delicious and Refreshing Strawberry and Spinach Salad

This strawberry and spinach salad with honey poppy seed dressing is a perfect balance of sweet and savory. It features fresh strawberries, baby spinach, crispy bacon, crunchy almonds, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed together in a homemade honey poppy seed dressing. This salad is a refreshing and light option for a summer meal or as a side dish for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 8 cups baby spinach leaves
• 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, sliced strawberries, crumbled bacon, feta cheese, and sliced almonds.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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