Description

This Strawberry Bacon Salad with Honey Poppy Seed Dressing is a vibrant and flavorful dish that blends juicy strawberries, crisp bacon, red onions, feta cheese, and crunchy walnuts over fresh greens. Tossed in a sweet and tangy homemade dressing, it’s the perfect salad for spring and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

12 oz mixed salad greens
1/4 large red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 lb strawberries, sliced
2/3 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup feta cheese
4 slices crispy cooked bacon, crumbled

Honey Poppy Seed Dressing:

2 tbsp cider vinegar
2 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp grated onion
1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp poppy seeds
1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp mayonnaise
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together cider vinegar, sugar, grated onion, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
In a large salad bowl, spread the mixed greens evenly.
Top with sliced red onion, strawberries, chopped walnuts, crumbled feta cheese, and crispy bacon.
Drizzle the honey poppy seed dressing over the salad.
Toss gently to coat all ingredients with the dressing and serve immediately.

Notes

Try substituting strawberries with blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries for a different twist.
To make it vegetarian, omit the bacon or use plant-based bacon alternatives.
For extra crunch, toast the walnuts lightly before adding them.
Store leftover salad and dressing separately to keep the greens from getting soggy.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 2 cups)
Calories: 423 kcal
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 510 mg
Fat: 35 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 11 g
Cholesterol: 35 mg

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