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Low Fat Poppy Seed Dressing with Spinach Strawberry Salad

Low Fat Poppy Seed Dressing with Spinach Strawberry Salad

Image and Recipe Copyright © 2003-2010 Jennifer Iserloh

Sweet and tangy poppy seed dressing works with any salad but is especially good with summer ripe strawberries and nutrient-packed spinach. Ideal for an outdoor summer or late spring brunch.

Serves 4

Ingredients

1/4 cup low fat yogurt, preferably Greek yogurt
Zest and juice of one lemon
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound baby spinach
1 pint strawberries, quartered
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

Prepare the dressing. Place yogurt, zest, lemon, sugar or sugar substitute, poppy seeds, and salt, in a mini chopper. Blend until well combined.

Place spinach and strawberries in a large bowl and toss with dressing. Sprinkle with almonds and serve immediately.

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Make It A Meal

Serve with Roasted Lemon Asparagus, or Leek Quiche.

Wine Pairing

Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc

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Discussion

2 comments for “Low Fat Poppy Seed Dressing with Spinach Strawberry Salad”

  1. Posted by Meal Plan Monday - August 4 | Moms Crafty Life
    August 3, 2008, 4:27 pm


    [...] 8/4 grilled chicken brown rice spinach / strawberry salad – We’re trying a different recipe this week. I had to modify the dressing last week, as the [...]

  2. Posted by Diana
    August 7, 2009, 8:55 am


    I made this for a work bbq and everyone raved about it. I received many requests for the recipe the next day!

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