I discovered this amazing salad at a deli, and even though it looked unusual, I had to try it! I was so glad I did - it was love at first bite!

A close-up photo of a vibrant strawberry summer salad with red onion slices, spinach leaves, and sliced strawberries on a bed of lettuce. A light poppyseed dressing is drizzled on top.

Savor Summer: Irresistible Strawberry Summer Salad

This recipe is a recreation of that delicious salad, and it's so easy to make at home!

This recipe is a recreation of that delicious salad, and it's so easy to make at home!

Easy to Make at Home

Feel free to use all spinach leaves or mix in your favorite greens for a personalized touch!

Feel free to use all spinach leaves or mix in your favorite greens for a personalized touch!

Customizable Greens

Ingredients

– 1 cup mayonnaise – ¼ cup white sugar – 1 tablespoon white vinegar – 1 tablespoon poppy seeds – 1 head iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces – 1 bunch fresh spinach, washed, stems removed – ½ cup diced red onion – 1 (16 ounce) package fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

Ingredients

A small bowl with a whisk and the dressing ingredients (mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, poppyseeds) being whisked together.

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar until smooth. Stir in the poppy seeds and set the dressing aside.

Making the Dressing

In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, spinach, and diced red onion.

In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, spinach, and diced red onion.

Prepare the Salad Base

Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss to coat all the ingredients.

Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss to coat all the ingredients.

Dress it Up!

The Star of the Show - Strawberries!

Gently fold in the sliced strawberries and toss the salad one last time.

The Star of the Show - Strawberries!

Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing and delicious summer salad!

Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing and delicious summer salad!

Serve and Enjoy!