Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe
Ingredients
- Creamy Poppyseed Dressing:
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp white vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp finely minced shallot
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp poppy seeds
- Salt and pepper
- Strawberry-Spinach Salad:
- 6 cups baby arugula (or any other peppery green)
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- ½ cup pecorino fresco cheese, cubed
- ½ cup toasted sliced almonds
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 475g | |
| Calories 965 | |
| Calories from Fat 773 | 80% |
| Total Fat 88.15g | 110% |
| Saturated Fat 12.52g | 50% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium 346mg | 14% |
| Potassium 874mg | 25% |
| Total Carbs 39.31g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.7g | 26% |
| Sugars 25.82g | 17% |
| Protein 10.51g | 17% |
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