A refreshing and crisp strawberry poppyseed salad with spiralized cucumbers and feta salad all topped with a fruity poppyseed dressing!
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I have a new obsession. Who know’s how long it will stay around. But I am not complaining.
There could be worse. Like eating a diet filled with only cookies. Wait, that wouldn’t be so bad would it?
Strawberries lately. They have a hold on me. They are just so darn purdy lately. Their fresh, bright ruby red and sweet flavor gets me every time as I peruse the grocery store aisles. And I can’t even wait to see them and all their glory at the farmers market.
Which opens this weekend! I cannot even contain myself.
I always dream of the ideal Saturday; crisp morning, not a cloud in the sky, latte in hand as I stroll the aisles of my local farmers market. All the eye candy. Not only is this a great bonding time for my fiance and I, but we love to start brainstorming fun dinner ideas and our favorite dinner…date nights.
These types of nights are we where we get a lil more creative. A lil more indulgent. A lil more saucey.
During the summer months, we venture away from our favorite tapas and start obsessing over lighter fares so we can top our evening off with a bit of ice cream. Our kryptonite.
This salad is perfection. The ideal way to kick off any meal, date night or family holiday. Speaking of, this salad would be perfection on Easter Sunday!
I am loving the cucumber in this salad. So crisp. So refreshing. And oh so different than arugula, romaine or spinach you typically find friending strawberries. Plus, its spiralized! It automatically makes everything more fun. Period.
Then there is feta. I love feta for many reasons. Its salty and creaminess are so flavorful that a little bit goes a long way. The fresh strawberries provide a sweetness to cut the saltiness and crispiness and to tie this salad together.
The cherry on the sundae is the poppy seed dressing. My favorite that I have been unable to recreate at home (boo!) is Panera’s Poppy Seed Dressing. Granted, there is a bit of ingredients I usually stray away from, but you gotta live a lil, right?
The cucumbers. The strawberries. The feta. All make this salad. It’s good. Fork-licking good.
Items I used to make this recipe:
- 2 large cucumbers, spiralized using Blade A
- 4 cups strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup feta, crumbled
- ½ cup Poppyseed Dressing (I love Panera's)
- In a large bowl, toss cucumbers and strawberries together.
- Divide among four plates, sprinkle with feta and pour 2 tablespoons dressing over each salad and serve immediately!
Craving more salads?
White Cheddar and Bacon Chopped Salad
Fall Harvest Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Thai Cucumber Salad with Peanut Chili Vinaigrette
If you make this recipe, make sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #WITHSALTANDWIT. I’d love to see what you are cooking up in your kitchen!kitchen!
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I don’t like strawberries in salads but this one looks amazing!!! I also LOVE poppyseed dressing!!! YUM!!
I think I could just drink the poppyseed dressing…is that wrong?!
Where’s the recipe for the poppy seed dressing? I’d love to know what you used.
Hi Dawn, in the post I mention that I use Panera’s Poppyseed Dressing. You can find it at Target’s and must grocery stores in the refrigerated dressing section.
I just found, tried and Loved Simply Dressed® Strawberry Poppyseed Salad Dressing. It can be used in extreme moderation with a wonderful result!!
Oh that sounds delicious!
Such a pretty salad! I love the color and poppy seed dressing!
Thank you!! Isn’t it the best?!
What gorgeous pictures! I’m borderline obsessed with the strawberry poppy seed salad that Panera has in the summers, and this reminds me of that, so I’m definitely going to have to try it asap!
Thank you Phi! And oh goodness I am too! I cry every fall when it comes off the menu. This salad helps me cope…
Just one word comes to mind… Beautiful! I could see this on the Easter table this year. Now I totally want one! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Oh thank you Debi!! I do hope you try it on Easter – it will be a hit for sure! I actually served this for the first time last Easter and there wasn’t any left. I was so sad!
I love putting fruit in salads! I put cut up apples in mine a lot. This looks so amazing! Going to buy strawberries 🙂
Apples sound delish!!!
I’m with you on the strawberries – they have been looking so good lately! And paired with the cucumber and feta for that saltiness – gah this sounds so freakin’ good! And I do love me some poppy seed dressing!
Thank you Ashley!! I think all the poppyseed recipes coming out of your kitchen are getting me craving them!!
This salad looks so good! I love both cucumbers and strawberries so I’m gonna have to give this a try.
Thank you Paris!! Aren’t they so delicious?! Hope you love it!
I have never had strawberries in a salad before, but I definitely want to try it now! <3
Oh they are one of my favorites to add to a salad…with the salty flavors, it intensifies it so much! Do try it!! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Love those spiralized cucumbers! This is one simple yet beautiful salad for the season.
Thank you Angie!!
G’day! Very healthy indeed!
Cheers! Joanne
Thanks for stopping by, Joanne!
I am obsessed with that Panera poppyseed salad! Love that you created your own fresh version from farmers market inspiration. That is one of my fave places to find inspiration too!
Thanks Erin! I am already so giddy that is Farmer’s Market season again! Love getting carried away there 🙂
I’ve been making strawberry/spinach salads for years. This salad of yours looks so good that I’m on my way to making it asap. Your photos are just stunning!
Oh thank you Bonnie!! I also do love strawberries and spinach but after awhile, I want something different. This one fits the bill perfectly!
I usually do a cucumber and tomato salad with feta but I’m going to try this combo. It looks delicious and perfect for summer!
What a delicious, light and refreshing salad. Doesn’t it drive you crazy when you cannot replicate a recipe from a restaurant. Usually it’s more fat or sugar than you want to put in. This is going to be a delicious salad for a hot summer day.
Megan, lets plan a lunch date – you bring this salad and I’ll bring some donuts or popsicles 🙂
Meg, I love your photos and today’s really stand out! Just curious- what type of camera/lens are you using to catch such stunning shots?
I love feta in salads!! This looks amazing!
Thanks, Ashley!! That makes two of us! So tasty and only need a small amount!
What an interesting flavor combination! I have to try this salad very soon!
Very! But that is what I love about it. Thanks, Martha!
What a beautiful salad! Perfect for summer!
Such a pretty salad, and so light and refreshing too I bet!
This.salad.is.amazing.! Thank youuuu
Oh well thank you so much! Thank you Ashley!
Could I use a different flavor of dressing like balsamic vinegarette
I don’t see why not! I bet it would be delicious with balsamic. I just can’t say as I have never tried it.
I adore my spiralizer! What a fun combination of ingredients you have in this salad!
Isn’t it the best?! Thanks Kristi!
Just made this and it was delicious! Such a great break from a normal lunch salad. Thanks for posting. And I was able to find the Panera Poppyseed Dressing and it is amazing!
I love hearing that! So glad you enjoyed it. Have a great Wednesday, Rebecca!
I just learned about your website and try this salad, it was delicious! and already thinking about trying some more of your recipes. Thank you for such a healthy ideas!
That is great to hear! Glad you enjoyed it. And welcome 🙂 Hope you do try a few others. Have a great day!
So so delish!! And a dieters delight! I added some spinach and a few avocado chunks… Great with and without!! Thanks!
Oh that is great to hear! And oh my goodness…spinach and avocado is genius. I will have to try that!
Thanks Paula and have a great week 🙂
Delicious! Try adding some chopped pecans.
Oh, that sounds so tasty! Glad you enjoyed it, Terry!
Have a good weekend!
There is just something about spiralized cucumbers that I just love. They are so pretty! This salad looks so refreshing and perfect for summer!
I agree! They are so fresh and light!
Thanks Justine!
I always crave cucumbers and strawberries are always great too! You always have healthy and declious looking cravings!
Ha…trust me, those healthy cravings are following by ice cream cravings!
Thanks!
I never would’ve thought of this combo but this might be one of the prettiest salads I have ever seen! Love it!
It’s different but totally works! Thanks Des!
Such a fun alternative to the usual cucumber salad! Looks super yummy!
Thanks Stephanie!
Oh my goodness I LOVE poppyseed dressing! I’d totally try it on this salad!
I do as well! Thanks Michelle!
Yes, I need this as my newest obsession! Cookies play too big a role in my life, lol! This looks amazing, Megan!
yes for cookies! Thanks Michelle!
This looks so light and perfect for these hot summer days!
Added bonus – my neighbor has been generously sharing his cucumbers, so this will be perfect!
Oh lucky you! I so wish my neighbors shared their garden!
Enjoy!
Great flavor combination – this salad like that is so refreshing!
Why thank you Shelia!
I can’t get enough strawberries lately either! I’m so glad when strawberry season rolls around!
Aren’t they the best?! Thanks Sabrina!
I just want to dig right into this beautiful salad! It looks so good!
I will join you! Thanks Ashlyn!
I am obsessed with strawberries this time of the year too and I am always looking for new ways to include them in my meals. This is a gorgeous salad and so simple to make too!
I second that! Thanks Abeer!
I can’t get enough of strawberries year round and feta is one of my favorite cheeses!!!
This salad is right up my alley!
I am with ya! Thanks Roxana!
This salad is 100% summer!
That is the perfect way to describe it! Thanks!!