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Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad

byJoanna Gaines
Total 15 mins, includes cooling time
Active 15 mins
Makes 4 servings
fromPerfect Picnic QuicheMagnolia Table with Joanna Gaines
Ingredients
  • Strawberry Poppy Seed Dressing
    • 1 cup strawberries, halved
    • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
    • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
    • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • Salad
    • 5 ounces baby spinach
    • 2 cups arugula
    • 1 quart fresh strawberries, halved
    • 1/2 cup candied pecans
    • 1 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
    Directions
    1. To make the dressing: In a food processor or blender, combine the strawberries, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, strain into a jar, and stir in the poppy seeds. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
    2. To make the salad: In a large bowl, combine the spinach and arugula. Add the strawberry poppy seed dressing and toss to coat. Add the strawberry halves, candied pecans, and shaved Parmesan cheese.
    3. The salad does not store well after it has been coated with dressing.

    Meet The Creator

    Joanna Gaines

    Joanna Gaines is the co-founder of Magnolia, a home and lifestyle brand, a bestselling author, and editor-in-chief of Magnolia Journal. Alongside her passion for design and food, nothing inspires Jo more than time at home with family—messing with recipes in the kitchen or planting something in the garden.

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