Best 4 Annies Spinach Salad Recipes

Are you looking for a fresh and flavorful salad recipe that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or a side dish? Look no further than Annie's Spinach Salad. This delightful salad is packed with a variety of fresh ingredients, including spinach, mushrooms, red onion, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, and a tangy dressing made with vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. The combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors makes this salad irresistible. And the best part is, it's incredibly easy to make. In just a few simple steps, you can have a delicious and nutritious salad that the whole family will love.

In addition to the classic Annie's Spinach Salad recipe, the article also includes several variations to suit different tastes and dietary preferences. For a vegetarian version, simply omit the bacon. For a vegan version, omit the bacon and eggs. And for a gluten-free version, use gluten-free bread crumbs in the dressing. The article also includes a recipe for a creamy spinach salad dressing, which is a delicious alternative to the classic vinaigrette.

Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing lunch or a hearty and satisfying dinner, Annie's Spinach Salad is sure to please. With its variety of fresh ingredients and tangy dressing, this salad is a winner.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

ANNIE'S SPINACH SALAD

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Make and share this Annie's Spinach Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LizAnn

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
4 slices of crisped bacon, chopped
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1/2 lb fresh spinach leaves, torn into bite size pieces
1 red apple, unpeeled,cored and coarsely chopped
3 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

Combine first five ingredients in blender and mix thoroughly.
Refrigerate dressing until ready to serve.
Combine remaining ingredients and toss with dressing; sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.4, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 281.4, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 7.6, Protein 7.2

ANNIE'S SCRUMPTIOUS MAPLE PECAN SPINACH SALAD W/MAPLE DRESSING

Annie's Scrumptious Maple Pecan Spinach Salad W/Maple Dressing image

UPDATED -- Please note: The nutritional information (fat and calories) on this salad for each serving is incorrect because it was calculated using all the salad dressing for 4-6 servings of the salad. The recipe makes lots of extra dressing. This salad is wonderful! My husband and I came up with the ingredients for the salad itself to go along with a delicious maple dressing from the book "What's cooking America". All the flavors of the different ingredients blend and coalesce into the most mellow, nutty sweet flavor, that is very autumnal and heavenly! And very nutritious too. You really need all the ingreds. to achieve the wonderful flavor. Make sure you toast the pecans, as the toasting really brings out the flavor, and let the jicama matchsticks sit in the ice water a bit to really intensify their crunchy sweetness.Make sure all the ingredients are very fresh. (I buy prewashed/packaged baby spinach to speed things up and dispense with the rinsing and drying). Vary salad ingredient amounts to taste (we never measure). I hope you enjoy it as much as we have.

Provided by Naturalbohemian

Categories Spinach

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package baby spinach leaves (very fresh)
1 red onions (chopped) or 1 other mild sweet onion (chopped)
1 jicama, cut into match sticks (let sit in ice water awhile, to crisp)
1 sweet red pepper (chopped)
3/4 cup carrot, cut into matchsticks
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut into halves (preferably vine ripened)
1 cup toasted pecans (whole or chopped)
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup rice vinegar (I use brown rice vinegar)
1 cup canola oil (other mild flavored vegetable oil OK)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard

Steps:

FOR SALAD: Mix all vegetable ingredients together in large bowl.
MAPLE DRESSING INSTRUCTIONS: In a blender, food processor or with hand held immersion blender, combine maple syrup, salt, rice vinegar, canola oil, and ground mustard.
Blend 1 minute or until well mixed.
Yields 2 Cups TO TOAST PECANS: Place whole pecans on baking sheet in single layer, toast in 350 degree oven for 10 minutes, stirring a couple times during toasting time.
Let cool TO ASSEMBLE: Serve salad in individual bowls or salad plates.
Sprinkle with desired amount of pecans.
Top with desired amount of Maple dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 950.1, Fat 75.3, SaturatedFat 5.7, Sodium 678.3, Carbohydrate 70.3, Fiber 14.8, Sugar 44.8, Protein 7.5

CLASSIC SPINACH SALAD

Classic Spinach Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh spinach, washed, stems removed, torn into bite-sized pieces
4 ounces of bacon fried crisp, drained, crumbled, if desired or 2 chopped hard boiled eggs
4 large white mushrooms, sliced
1/4 small red onion, sliced thin

Steps:

In a large bowl toss together the spinach, crumbled bacon, if using or eggs, mushrooms and red onion. Top with your favorite vinaigrette.

SPINACH SALAD (INA GARTEN) RECIPE - (2.9/5)

Spinach Salad (Ina Garten) Recipe - (2.9/5) image

Provided by kddozier

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

DRESSING:
2 bags baby spinach
Red onion, thinly sliced
1 package craisins
Feta cheese, crumbled
Toasted pine nuts or pecans
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 cup sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
Paprika to taste

Steps:

Spinach Salad: Toss ingredients together. To toast nuts, put nuts in 400 degree oven for 5 minutes and remove as soon as you can smell them. Dressing: Boil together 1/2 cup white vinegar and 1 cup sugar and remove from heat to cool some. Add remaining ingredients and mix.

Tips:

To save time, use pre-washed spinach leaves.
If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach that has been thawed and squeezed dry.
To make the salad more flavorful, use a variety of toppings, such as bacon, hard-boiled eggs, crumbled cheese, or sliced almonds.
For a lighter version of the salad, use a light mayonnaise or Greek yogurt instead of regular mayonnaise.
If you are making the salad ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Just be sure to add the dressing just before serving.

Conclusion:

Annie's Spinach Salad is a delicious and versatile salad that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish. It is packed with nutrients and can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying salad, give Annie's Spinach Salad a try.