Best 12 Baby Spinach Pine Nut Salad With Creamy Bacon Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Baby Spinach, Pine Nut Salad with Creamy Bacon Dressing. This delightful dish combines the freshness of baby spinach, the nutty crunch of pine nuts, the savory smokiness of bacon, and a creamy, tangy dressing that brings it all together. Our curated collection of recipes offers variations to suit every palate, from a classic creamy bacon dressing to a lighter vinaigrette. Discover the perfect salad for your next gathering or a satisfying lunch option.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SIMPLE SPINACH SALAD



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Easy Spinach Salad with Pine Nuts and Parmesan and a homemade dressing made with olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and black pepper. Ready in 15 minutes! The best salad for a family weeknight dinner.

Provided by Julia

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
6 oz spinach (fresh)
1/3 cup pine nuts (toasted)
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (shaved)

Steps:

  • Add dressing ingredients to a medium bowl. Whisk to emulsify.
  • Add spinach to a large bowl.
  • Toss with the salad dressing.
  • Top with toasted pine nuts and shaved Parmesan cheese. Season with extra black pepper, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 206 mg, Fiber 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING



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This tangy dressing, enriched with flavorful bacon drippings, is great over any hearty green but is especially tasty with sweet spinach. Add grilled chicken or salmon and call it a meal.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 strips bacon
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped capers
1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
1 hard-boiled egg, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh chives
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
5 ounces baby spinach leaves (about 8 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning once, until very crisp, 7 to 9 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Spoon up 1 tablespoon of the remaining drippings and add them to a small measuring cup along with the olive oil.
  • Whisk together the vinegar, capers, mustard, egg and oil mixture in a large salad bowl. Stir in the chives and parsley. Add the spinach to the bowl and toss to coat. Finely chop the reserved bacon and sprinkle over the top of the salad. Season to taste.

BABY SPINACH & PINE NUT SALAD WITH CREAMY BACON DRESSING



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I really enjoy spinach based salad with creamy dressings and this simple recipe is really great. Depending on the type of mayo you use this recipe can also be suitable for low carb diets. Serves four as a side salad, or 1-2 people as lunch. From a newspaper clipping.

Provided by EeeGee

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 slices bacon, trimmed of fat and cut into thirds
1/2 cup good quality whole egg mayonnaise (like Thomay)
1 1/2 tablespoons water
2 eggs
50 g pine nuts
150 g baby spinach leaves, washed and dried

Steps:

  • FOR THE DRESSING.
  • Cook the bacon in a non stick pan over a high heat for about 5 minutes or until crispy.
  • Place the bacon, mayonnaise and water in a food processor and process until the bacon is finely chopped.
  • FOR THE SALAD.
  • Place the eggs in a saucepan of cold water, bring to the boil and cook for 7 minutes.
  • Rinse the eggs under cold water, peel and cut into wedges.
  • In the pan you used to cook the bacon, cook the pinenuts over a medium/high heat for 1-2 minutes until toasted- beware they burn easily.
  • TO SERVE.
  • Place the spinach on a serving plate, scatter with the pine nuts and egg wedges.
  • Drizzle with the dressing.

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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To make his Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing recipe from Good Eats on Food Network even better, Alton Brown tops it with sliced eggs and mushrooms.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces young spinach
2 large eggs
8 pieces thick-sliced bacon, chopped
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large white mushrooms, sliced
3 ounces red onion (1 small), very thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Remove the stems from the spinach and wash, drain and pat dry thoroughly. Place into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Place the eggs into an electric kettle and cover with cold water by at least 1-inch. Turn the kettle on. Once the water comes to a boil, the kettle will turn itself off. Leave the eggs in the water for 15 minutes. Remove and peel off the shell. Slice each egg into 8 pieces and set aside.
  • While the eggs are cooking, fry the bacon and remove to a paper towel to drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of the rendered fat. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
  • Transfer the fat to a small saucepan set over low heat and whisk in the red wine vinegar, sugar and Dijon mustard. Season with a small pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Add the mushrooms and the sliced onion to the spinach and toss. Add the dressing and bacon and toss to combine. Divide the spinach between 4 plates or bowls and evenly divide the egg among them. Season with pepper, as desired. Serve immediately.

BABY SPINACH 'N PINEAPPLE SALAD



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This is a wonderful spinach salad with pineapple chunks, crispy fried bacon, hard cooked eggs and green onions. The dressing which includes pineapple juice, sesame seeds and ground ginger should be made ahead and chilled for several hours so that the flavors mingle. Really good!

Provided by Marie

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks (drain and set aside juice)
5 cups baby spinach leaves
6 slices bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
2 hardboiled egg, chopped
1/4 cup diced green onion
1/4 cup salad oil
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
reserved pineapple juice
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Place spinach in a salad bowl and top with rest of salad ingredients.
  • Refrigerate until serving time.
  • Heat salad oil in a skillet and add the sesame seeds and brown.
  • Add remaining dressing ingredients and mix well.
  • Transfer mixture to a covered jar and refrigerate for several hours.
  • Shake well before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.1, Fat 33.6, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 116.4, Sodium 343, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 15.9, Protein 9.2

BABY SPINACH SALAD



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Fresh and easy, this salad is the perfect accompaniment to another recipe I have posted -sage and ricotta stuffed chicken.

Provided by MellowMel

Categories     Low Protein

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
150 g baby spinach leaves
100 g small black olives
sea salt

Steps:

  • Whisk together the olive oil and the lemon juice.
  • Toss the spinach in a large serving bowl with the olives and the combined olive oil and lemon juice.
  • Season the salad with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.2, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 247.7, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.2, Protein 1.3

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



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Provided by kddozier

Number Of Ingredients 13

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.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY DRESSING



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Make and share this Spinach Salad With Creamy Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Semra22

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb fresh spinach leaves
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
4 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream or 1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
1 -2 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine washed and torn spinach leaves, mushrooms and bacon in a large bowl.
  • In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients.
  • Toss salad with the dressing and serve.

CREAMY SPINACH AND BACON SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Pork     Appetizer     Side     Quick & Easy     Oscars     Bacon     Spinach     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 4 as a first course

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 bacon slices
1 small garlic clove
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon brown or white sugar
1/2 pound baby spinach
1/4 cup coarsely grated Parmesan (1 ounce)

Steps:

  • Cook bacon until crisp and drain on paper towels.
  • While bacon is cooking, mince garlic and mash to a paste with a pinch salt. Whisk together oil, sour cream, lemon juice, sugar, and garlic paste in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add spinach and crumble bacon over it. Toss with cheese and dressing.

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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My spinach salad with a comforting bacon dressing is a recipe I turn to again and again in winter. It's quick, elegant and so delicious. I can always count on compliments. -Sandy Davis, Prescott, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 bacon strips, chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Dash ground nutmeg
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup olive oil
6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups)
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings., Add vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, mustard and seasonings to drippings; heat through, stirring to blend. Transfer to a small bowl; gradually whisk in oil. Stir in half of the bacon., Place spinach, onion and eggs in a large bowl; toss with warm dressing. Sprinkle with remaining bacon; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 25g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 196mg cholesterol, Sodium 373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

SPINACH & CRISPY BACON SALAD



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This salad is so good and so easy! The creamy, warm bacon dressing wilts the spinach and gives this salad a wonderful flavor. I like to use Splenda when I can, even when we are not watching our other carbs, because my DH's blood sugar tends to be on the high side. BUT, you can use sugar if you prefer!

Provided by Sooz Cooks

Categories     Spinach

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 -12 ounces fresh spinach, washed and torn into bit-size pieces (I use the pre-packaged baby spinach)
1/4 cup minced red onion
6 slices bacon, chopped
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup Splenda granular (or sugar if desired)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 hard-boiled egg, sliced

Steps:

  • Place prepared spinach in a large bowl. Add onion. Refrigerate, tightly covered.
  • Fry chopped bacon until crisp; remove to paper towel and set aside.
  • Allow bacon drippings to cool for 5 minutes or so (until it is no longer sizzling). In the frying pan, combine the drippings with vinegar, Splenda (or sugar), mayonnaise, salt and pepper and blend well.
  • You can now refrigerate all ingredients until just before serving, storing the dressing in a covered microwaveable container. OR you can use the dressing right out of the pan and proceed to tossing the salad.
  • When ready to serve, microwave the dressing on HIGH for 30 to 45 seconds, or until mixture boils.
  • Toss the chopped egg with the spinach salad then pour the hot dressing over greens mixture; toss again lightly.
  • Top with sliced egg and crumbled bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.6, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 124, Sodium 525, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.4, Protein 7.4

BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING



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Earthbound Farm Baby Spinach Salad with Peanut Dressing Carrots, peanuts, and chow mein noodles add a nice crunch to this tasty spinach salad, inspired by Thai cuisine.

Provided by Oweazaer

Categories     Asian

Time 15m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons creamy no-sugar-added peanut butter
2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
1 grated lime, zest of
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon Asian chili sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
5 ounces earthbound farm organic Baby Spinach
1 earthbound farm organic carrot, shredded
1/4 cup chopped dry roasted salted peanuts or 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup chow mein noodles
1/2 small red bell pepper, cut into thin slivers

Steps:

  • Place the dressing ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.
  • In a large bowl toss together the baby spinach and shredded carrots. Add half of the peanut dressing and toss to coat the greens; add more dressing sparingly as needed.
  • Divide between chilled salad plates and garnish each serving with a sprinkling of peanuts, chow mein noodles, and slivered pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.9, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 4.3, Sodium 409.7, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 11.5, Protein 7.1

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh baby spinach. If you can't find baby spinach, you can use regular spinach, but be sure to remove the tough stems.
  • Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until they are golden brown and fragrant. This will bring out their nutty flavor.
  • Use a good quality bacon for the dressing. The better the bacon, the better the dressing will be.
  • If you don't have any red wine vinegar, you can use white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar instead.
  • Taste the dressing before you add it to the salad. You may need to adjust the seasonings to your liking.
  • Serve the salad immediately after you add the dressing. This will prevent the spinach from wilting.

Conclusion:

This baby spinach and pine nut salad with creamy bacon dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. The creamy bacon dressing is what really makes this salad special. It's rich, flavorful, and pairs perfectly with the fresh spinach and pine nuts. This salad is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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