Best 11 Chicken And Spinach Salad With Bacon Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Chicken and Spinach Salad, a delectable dish that tantalizes your taste buds. This culinary masterpiece features tender chicken, succulent spinach, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, crunchy almonds, and a tangy bacon dressing that ties all the ingredients together in perfect harmony. Each bite is a burst of contrasting textures and flavors, leaving you craving for more. And to satisfy your sweet tooth, this article also includes two irresistible dessert recipes: a luscious Chocolate Mousse and a classic Apple Pie. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, these recipes will guide you in creating a memorable dining experience that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH-BACON SALAD WITH CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 slices bacon
2 shallots, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 avocado
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
Kosher salt
2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 10 ounces each)
Freshly ground pepper
10 ounces baby spinach (about 7 cups)
1 1/2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
1/4 cup salted roasted pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds)

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the upper third of the oven; preheat to 425 degrees F. Cook the bacon in a medium ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, turning, until crisp, 8 minutes. Remove to a paper towel lined-plate with a slotted spoon, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in the skillet. Let cool slightly, then chop.
  • Meanwhile, soak the shallots in the vinegar in a small bowl. Puree the avocado, buttermilk, tarragon and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender; set aside.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the reserved bacon drippings in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the chicken is cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board; chop.
  • Combine the spinach, grapes and the shallots in vinegar in a large bowl. Add the avocado dressing and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper. Top each serving of salad with chicken, bacon and pepitas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calorie, Fat 19 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 105 milligrams, Sodium 660 milligrams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 40 grams

SPINACH SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND AVOCADO



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This Spinach Salad is the ULTIMATE salad recipe. Juicyseasoned chicken with avocado and vegetables on a bed of fresh spinach with ahomemade dressing.

Provided by Valentina's Corner

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 recipe for pan-seared chicken breast
5 oz spinach
1/2 avocado, sliced
2 hard boiled eggs
4 oz bacon, cooked and chopped
1 cup croutons
1 small cucumber, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup oil
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp dijon mustard
2 Tbsp mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare recipe for chicken breast.
  • On high heat, heat 1 Tbsp oil in a skillet. Sear chicken 2 minutes on both sides. Turn heat down to low, close lid of the skillet and cook another 5-6 minutes, until chicken is tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the spinach salad dressing.
  • Prepare all the ingredients for the salad ingredients and arrange them in a large salad bowl.
  • Slice the chicken and add to the salad. Drizzle with the homemade dressing and toss.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 43 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 151 mg, Sodium 1013 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BALSAMIC CHICKEN CUTLET OVER SPINACH SALAD WITH MUSHROOMS, BACON AND WARM SHALLOT DRESSING



Balsamic Chicken Cutlet over Spinach Salad with Mushrooms, Bacon and Warm Shallot Dressing image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 1 to 4 super salad suppers

Number Of Ingredients 28

1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cutlets (sometimes marked "thin cut")
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, enough to just coat the breast slices
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, just eyeball it
Grill seasoning blend, or coarse salt and pepper
4 stems fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and finely chopped, about 2 tablespoons
1 pound center cut bacon, chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 pound fresh spinach leaves, trimmed and cleaned
8 gourmet white stuffing mushrooms, thinly sliced
8 radishes, thinly sliced
4 scallions, thinly sliced on an angle
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball the amount, plus 1 tablespoons
1 large shallot, minced
3 rounded spoonfuls Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 pound boneless chicken breast cutlets
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, 2 splashes
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, eyeball the amount
Grill seasoning, such as Montreal Seasoning by McCormick, or, coarse salt and black pepper
1 sprig fresh rosemary, leaves stripped from stem and finely chopped
4 slices center cut bacon
1/4 pound fresh spinach, trimmed and cleaned
2 gourmet white stuffing mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 red radishes, thinly sliced
1 scallion, thinly sliced on an angle
1/2 shallot, chopped
1 /4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, just eyeball it
1 rounded spoonful Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Coat chicken with balsamic, oil, seasoning and rosemary and set aside. In a skillet, add chopped bacon, work in 2 batches if preparing salad for 4. Brown bacon over medium high heat, then transfer the bits to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Using center cut bacon will cut down on the pan drippings that spatter.
  • Coarsely chop spinach leaves and add to salad bowl. Top with mushrooms, radishes, scallions. Season salad with salt and pepper.
  • Wipe out the bacon pan and return to stove turning heat back to medium low. Add 1 tablespoon oil for your dressing and shallots and reduce heat to medium. Saute shallots for 3 minutes. Remove oil and shallots from heat.
  • In a bowl, combine mustard and balsamic vinegar. Stream in 2/3 cup oil slowly while whisking the dressing to emulsify it. Add warm shallots and toss with spinach salad to coat evenly. Add cooked bacon and toss again.
  • Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Cook chicken cutlets, 4 minutes on each side, in a single layer. Slice breasts on an angle on your cutting board once they are all out of the pan. Pile spinach salad on to dinner plate/plates. Top each salad with 2 sliced chicken cutlet pieces. For individual portion follow the above method.

HEARTY SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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This warm, hearty spinach and bacon salad offers comfort at any meal. The glossy dressing features a hint of celery seed for a special touch. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 cups torn fresh spinach
3 bacon strips, diced
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/3 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Place spinach in a large salad bowl; set aside. In a small nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. , In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Stir in the brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard, celery seed and pepper. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. , Remove from the heat; pour over spinach and toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges

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.

CHICKEN AND SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Chicken     Leafy Green     Onion     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Bacon     Spinach     Fall     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups cooked chicken, cut into short strips (from 1 purchased roast chicken)
1 6-ounce bag baby spinach leaves
6 bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 medium-size red onion, sliced paper-thin
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Place chicken and spinach in large bowl. Cook bacon in large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels. Pour off all but 3 tablespoons drippings from skillet. Add onion and vinegar to drippings in skillet; stir to heat through, scraping up browned bits, about 1 minute. Pour dressing over chicken and spinach. Add bacon; toss to coat (spinach will wilt slightly). Season salad with salt and pepper; serve.

CHICKEN, BACON AND SPINACH SALAD



Chicken, Bacon and Spinach Salad image

My husband think's he has died and gone to heaven with all the tasty morsels I have been serving up during this contest. I think this salad is a perfect combination of sweet and savoury with an appealing crunch! Quick easy and impressive.

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     Asian

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 chicken breasts
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 slices bacon
300 g Baby Spinach, washed (pat dry)
1 cup bean sprouts
1/2 red pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 cup roasted unsalted cashews
1 small red onion, sliced
1/4 cup raisins
1 cup crisp fried Chinese noodles
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon, zest of
1 tablespoon honey
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Brush the chicken breasts with a little oil and cook in a hot pan for 5 minutes on each side, until the chicken is cooked through, without overcooking
  • Remove the chicken and set aside
  • Cook the bacon until crisp in the same pan
  • slice the chicken into thin strips and roughly chop the bacon
  • Toss together the chicken, bacon, spinach, sprouts, red pepper, raisins, cashews, red onion and noodles
  • Whisk the dressing ingredients in a small saucepan and warm gently to dissolve honey
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve

SPINACH AND CHICKEN SALAD



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This salad tastes great and packs a super nutritional punch! Try it with any dressing, but my favorite is a fat free roasted garlic vinaigrette.

Provided by JESSICAWILLIAMS

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach, rinsed and dried
4 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, sliced
1 zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup black olives
3 ounces fontina cheese, shredded
½ cup fat-free roasted garlic salad dressing

Steps:

  • Place equal portions of spinach onto four salad plates. Arrange chicken, zucchini, bell pepper, and black olives over spinach, and top with cheese. Drizzle dressing over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 97.8 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 727.3 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

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.

CHICKEN-SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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Know any folks who say they don't like spinach? Invite them to try this spinach salad made with chicken and warm bacon dressing. You might convert a few!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 slices OSCAR MAYER Fully Cooked Bacon, cut into bite-size pieces
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Classic CATALINA Dressing
1 Tbsp. water
1 cup loosely packed torn fresh spinach
3 oz. OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Strips
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 fresh mushrooms, sliced

Steps:

  • Combine bacon, dressing and water in small microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 30 sec. or until heated through.
  • Toss spinach with chicken, onions and mushrooms in medium bowl. Add dressing mixture; mix lightly.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 1300 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 10 g, Protein 33 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH CHICKEN, AVOCADO, AND GOAT CHEESE



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Great salad with chicken, avocado, and goat cheese.

Provided by Bethshan

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup pine nuts
8 cups chopped spinach
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 ½ cups chopped cooked chicken
1 large avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced
½ cup corn kernels
⅓ cup crumbled goat cheese
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Toast pine nuts in hot skillet until lightly browned and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Put spinach into a large salad bowl; top with pine nuts, tomatoes, chicken, avocado, corn kernels, and goat cheese.
  • Beat white wine vinegar, olive oil, and Dijon mustard together in a small bowl until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 354.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make all the difference in the flavor of your salad.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different greens: Arugula, watercress, and radicchio are all great options for this salad.
  • Cook the chicken thoroughly: This is important for both safety and flavor.
  • Make the bacon dressing ahead of time: This will allow the flavors to meld and deepen.
  • Serve the salad immediately: This is when it's at its best.

Conclusion:

This chicken and spinach salad with bacon dressing is a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for any occasion. It's packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals, and the bacon dressing adds a touch of richness and flavor. If you're looking for a quick and easy salad that's sure to please everyone, this is the one for you.

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