Best 8 Baby Spinach Salad With Lemon And Parmesan Recipes

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Unleash a symphony of flavors with our refreshing Baby Spinach Salad with Lemon and Parmesan. This vibrant salad bursts with a medley of textures and zesty citrus notes, making it a perfect accompaniment to any meal or as a light and healthy lunch. Featuring a crisp bed of baby spinach, the salad is adorned with thinly sliced red onion, adding a touch of pungency and crunch. Tender cherry tomatoes burst with sweetness, while crumbled feta cheese contributes a salty, tangy dimension. The crowning glory is a zesty lemon vinaigrette, which brings together the flavors with its bright acidity and subtle hint of garlic.

In addition to the classic Baby Spinach Salad with Lemon and Parmesan, the article also offers a collection of other enticing salad recipes. Explore the vibrant flavors of the Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette, where peppery arugula is tossed in a refreshing lemon dressing, topped with shaved Parmesan cheese. Indulge in the classic Caesar Salad, featuring crisp romaine lettuce coated in a creamy, garlicky Caesar dressing and sprinkled with crunchy croutons.

For a hearty and protein-packed option, try the Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables, where fluffy quinoa is combined with a medley of roasted vegetables, feta cheese, and a tangy lemon-herb dressing. And for a festive twist, the Winter Citrus Salad showcases a vibrant array of citrus fruits, avocado, and toasted pecans, dressed in a sweet and tangy honey-lime vinaigrette.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SIMPLE SPINACH SALAD



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Spinach salad with a simple dressing made from lemon juice & olive oil topped with cheese, walnuts, and cracked black pepper.

Provided by Lauren Schmidt

Categories     Salads

Time 8m

Number Of Ingredients 6

5oz baby spinach
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup grated parmesan or Romano cheese
2 tablespoons diced walnuts
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Optional: To toast the walnuts*. Add walnuts to a small ungreased skillet over medium heat. Let the diced walnuts warm up, stirring occasionally until they just begin to darken and become fragrant, this usually takes about 5-6 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat, give the walnuts a little shake, and let the walnuts rest on the warm skillet 2-3 more minutes to finish toasting until ready to add to the salad.
  • Meanwhile add the spinach to a large bowl and drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil.
  • Toss the spinach to coat in the lemon juice and olive oil. Add cheese, walnuts, and a dash of freshly cracked pepper. Toss again and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 7 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 15 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 178 milligrams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams unsaturated fat

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

BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH DATES AND ALMONDS



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Sumac, a tart, deep-red spice, is a key ingredient for this recipe from Yotam Ottolenghi, which was featured in a Times article about his cookbook with Sami Tamimi, "Jerusalem." Procuring the spice may be the most challenging thing about this refreshing, well-balanced salad. The pita and almonds are cooked for a few minutes on the stovetop, but that is the only heat required. As for the sumac, it can be found at Middle Eastern groceries, in a well-stocked spice aisle or, as always, online.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     easy, salads and dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon wine vinegar
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
3 1/2 ounces dates (100 grams), preferably Medjool, pitted and quartered lengthwise
Salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (30 grams)
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 small pitas (about 3 1/2 ounces, or 100 grams), roughly torn into 1 1/2 -inch pieces
1/2 cup whole unsalted almonds (75 grams), coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons sumac
1/2 teaspoon chile flakes
5 to 6 ounces baby spinach leaves (150 grams)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Put vinegar, onion and dates in a small bowl. Add a pinch of salt and mix well with your hands. Leave to marinate for 20 minutes, then drain any residual vinegar and discard.
  • Meanwhile, heat butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Add pita and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring all the time, until pita is golden. Add almonds and continue cooking until pita is crunchy and browned and almonds are toasted and fragrant, about 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and mix in sumac, chile flakes and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside to cool.
  • When ready to serve, toss spinach leaves with pita mix in a large mixing bowl. Add dates and red onion, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, the lemon juice and another pinch of salt. Taste for seasoning and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 232, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 209 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH LEMON AND PARMESAN



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I love simple, yet delicious, recipes and this one qualifies for that description. This is perfect for spring and is an excellent recipe for low-carbers. Be sure to use very fresh baby spinach for this salad. I found this in the Chicago Trib's 'Good Eating' section and they give credit to "The Modern Vegetarian Kitchen" by Peter Berley and Melissa Clark.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, halved
6 ounces very fresh Baby Spinach
1 chunk parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon coarse salt (I used Kosher salt)
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the lemon juice in a small bowl; whisking constantly, slowly add the oil in a steady stream, whisking until the vinaigrette is creamy; set aside.
  • Rub the inside of a large bowl with the cut sides of the garlic halves; add the spinach; drizzle with the reserved lemon vinaigrette; toss gently to coat.
  • Divide the salad among 4 plates.
  • Shave the cheese in wide sheets over each salad with a vegetable peeler.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve.

SAUTEED SPINACH WITH PARMESAN CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 bunches spinach
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 small tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Thoroughly wash and dry spinach and remove stems.
  • Using half the ingredients and working in batches, heat olive oil in a large skillet over moderate heat. Saute garlic about one minute. Add spinach leaves, increase heat to high, and stir until evenly wilted, about 2 minutes. Add salt, pepper, and tomatoes. Cook an additional minute. Stir in grated Parmesan, remove from heat, taste, and adjust seasonings. Serve immediately. If spinach releases too much water, you can drain mixture in a colander before serving. Taste and adjust seasonings again after draining.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH OLIVE OIL, LEMON, AND PARMESAN CHEESE



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 bunches arugula, washed, dried, and torn
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, juiced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
A chunk of Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • In a serving bowl, drizzle the arugula with the oil, squeeze in the lemon juice, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss until well mixed and taste for seasoning. Use a vegetable peeler to shave thin pieces of Parmigiano over the top.

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 WITH LEMON AND MINT



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This salad is a snip, but then one would hardly expect a salad to cause trouble. Using a lemon rather than just lemon juice as an ingredient makes for the most fabulous salad regardless of leaves. And by all means, serve it as a starter rather than a follow-up on the main course. It is fresh, sharp, vegan and delicious.

Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     quick, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lemon
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, finely sliced, more for garnish
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces baby spinach leaves
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Cut off top and bottom of lemon, and slice off skin and pith. Cut lemon flesh into rounds 1/4-inch thick, then slice each round into eighths.
  • In a salad bowl, combine lemon, mint, and salt. Season with pepper to taste. Add spinach and oil, and toss well. Garnish with additional mint, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 72, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 126 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh baby spinach leaves. If you can't find baby spinach, you can use regular spinach leaves, but be sure to remove the tough stems.
  • To save time, you can buy pre-washed baby spinach. However, if you are using regular spinach leaves, be sure to wash them thoroughly before using.
  • To add a bit of extra flavor to the salad, you can add a pinch of salt and pepper to the dressing. You can also add a drizzle of olive oil or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
  • If you are serving the salad as a main course, you can add some grilled chicken or shrimp. You can also add some chopped nuts or crumbled bacon.
  • This salad is best served immediately after it is made. However, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Conclusion:

Baby spinach salad with lemon and Parmesan is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a light and refreshing salad, give this recipe a try.

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