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    Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Fed up with the same old oil-and-vinegar dressing? Or looking for a way to add some early-summer sweetness to your plate? Here’s your chance to make the most of strawberry season: a big pile of fresh fruit and vegetables topped off with a sweet-tangy poppy seed dressing.

    Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad

    Poppy seeds are best known for their starring role in muffins and bagels, but there’s no reason why they couldn’t be used in a Paleo recipe: there’s nothing bad about the seeds themselves.

    In fact, once you get out of the pastry shop, they’re a traditional ingredient in all kinds of recipes from India, Southeast Asia, and Eastern Europe, not just dessert.

    They’re also very nutritious: in just 1 tablespoon of poppy seeds, you’re getting a notable amount of fiber, vitamin B1 (thiamin), calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, and manganese: not bad for the size!

    Like most other nuts and seeds, poppy seeds contain some Omega-6 fats, but since you’re only using 1 tablespoon of poppy seeds in the entire dressing for flavor, you aren’t getting enough to make a difference.

    To make this salad into a meal, I suggest adding some bacon (it adds a nice salty crunch), but you can just as easily use chicken instead or top it off with any other leftover meat.

    It’s a great way to clean out the fridge without feeling like you’re eating leftovers or perk up a downer afternoon without straying into the candy aisle.

    Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad Recipe

    SERVES: 4 PREP: 15 min

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups strawberries, chopped;
    • 8 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled;
    • ½ red onion, diced;
    • 1 bell pepper, chopped;
    • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce;

    Ingredients for the strawberry dressing

    • ⅓ cup strawberries, chopped;
    • 1 garlic clove;
    • ⅓ cup raw honey; (optional)
    • ⅓ cup white wine vinegar;
    • ½ cup olive oil;
    • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds;
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;
    Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. In a food processor, combine all the ingredients for the dressing and pulse until smooth.
    2. In a salad bowl, toss together the strawberries, bacon, red onion, and bell pepper.
    3. Pour the dressing over the salad and serve.
    Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad Recipe

    Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad Recipe

    A crunchy, summery salad covered in a sweet and creamy poppy seed dressing.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 577 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups strawberries chopped
    • 8 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
    • ½ red onion diced
    • 1 bell pepper chopped
    • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce

    Ingredients for the strawberry dressing

    • ⅓ cup strawberries chopped
    • 1 garlic clove
    • ⅓ cup raw honey optional
    • ⅓ cup white wine vinegar
    • ½ cup olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • In a food processor, combine all the ingredients for the dressing and pulse until smooth.
      6 cups chopped romaine lettuce, ⅓ cup strawberries, 1 garlic clove, ⅓ cup raw honey, ⅓ cup white wine vinegar, ½ cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon poppy seeds, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • In a salad bowl, toss together the strawberries, bacon, red onion, and bell pepper.
      2 cups strawberries, 8 strips bacon, ½ red onion, 1 bell pepper
    • Pour the dressing over the salad and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 577kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 8gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 28gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 303mgPotassium: 515mgFiber: 5gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 7099IUVitamin C: 92mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword poppy seeds, salad, strawberry
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