Best 7 My Favorite Spinach Salad Recipes

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Calling all spinach lovers! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a delightful culinary journey through a myriad of spinach salad recipes. From the classic Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing to the refreshing Watermelon and Spinach Salad with Feta, this article presents a symphony of flavors that will elevate your lunch or dinner spread. Embrace the versatility of spinach as we explore salads that showcase its crisp texture and vibrant green hue, complemented by an array of dressings, toppings, and mix-ins. Whether you prefer a simple vinaigrette or a creamy avocado-based dressing, there's a recipe here to satisfy every palate.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE SPINACH SALAD



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This classic apple spinach salad is easy to make with fresh ingredients, tossed with a quick apple cider vinaigrette, and easy to customize with your favorite add-ins.

Provided by Ali

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 ounces fresh baby spinach
2 small apples, cored and thinly sliced
half of a small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/3 cup dried cranberries
3 ounces crumbled goat cheese
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, peeled and minced
a generous pinch of salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all of the vinaigrette ingredients together in a bowl and whisk vigorously (or shake them together in a mason jar) to combine.
  • Add spinach, apples, red onion, walnuts, dried cranberries, and half of the goat cheese to a large bowl. Drizzle with the vinaigrette, and toss to combine.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining goat cheese, and enjoy!

MY FAVORITE SPINACH SALAD



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I just love this good for you, well maybe not so good for you, but tasty salad.

Provided by joeyjoan K

Categories     Other Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 hard boiled egg per person
2 slice bacon per person
1/2 c spinach per person
2 Tbsp or more bacon fat
2/3 c white vinegar
1/2 c sugar

Steps:

  • 1. at a med high temp,Cook bacon to a tender crispy. Set a side, saving 2 to 3 TBLS of bacon fat in the pan.
  • 2. In individual salad bowls ad spinach sliced hard boiled eggs and crumbled bacon.
  • 3. Reheat reserved bacon fat over medium heat add sugar stirring until creamy.
  • 4. Reduce heat slightly, slowly add vinegar stirring continuously until sugar is disavowed
  • 5. Pour vinegar mixture over salad and serve

MY FAVORITE SPINACH SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



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This spinach salad is always a hit and so easy to make with a tasty combination of sweet and savory ingredients, and tossed with a delicious homemade balsamic vinaigrette. It's also really versatile - sub in whatever greens, nuts, or cheese that you have on hand.

Provided by Kim

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or tenders
a generous sprinkling of each - garlic powder, paprika, and salt & pepper
10-16 ounces baby spinach or spring mix
1 large apple cored and thinly sliced*
1 cup blueberries or another favorite fruit - sliced strawberries, halved raspberries, pomegranate seeds, diced pears
half a small red onion peeled and thinly sliced
3/4 cup nuts - toasted pine nuts, glazed pecans, chopped walnuts or slivered almonds use any favorite**
4-6 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola, Feta, Goat, or Blue Cheese
1 batch balsamic vinaigrette (may not use all of it)
Optional add-ins: cooked & crumbled bacon, diced avocado, dried cranberries

Steps:

  • To make chicken (if using): Preheat oven to 450ºF. Season chicken and bake for 17-20 minutes, (or until 165 degrees internally). Once cooked, cover with foil for 10 minutes to seal in the juices.
  • While chicken is cooking, you can prepare the salad ingredients.
  • To make the salad: Add spinach, fruit, red onion, nuts, dried cranberries, and half of the cheese to a large serving bowl. Cooked chicken can be chopped and tossed in the salad or sliced and served over the top or served alongside the salad. Drizzle the salad with the vinaigrette, and toss to combine.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 salad, Calories 262 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 336 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 7 g

MY FAVORITE SPINACH SALAD



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This salad taught me to love spinach! The dressing is WONDERFUL. I also love it on a lettuce salad topped with dried cranberries, pecans and crumbled bleu cheese.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 bunch fresh spinach
4 -8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup crouton
5 -6 slices bacon, crumbled
1/2 cup wine vinegar
3/4 cup sugar or 3/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup good quality olive oil (no substitutes)

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • To prepare dressing, warm wine vinegar slightly.
  • Add sugar and stir to dissolve.
  • (If you prefer a tangier dressing, reduce the sugar to 2/3 cup.) If you don't warm the vinegar, you will have trouble getting the sugar to dissolve.
  • Allow to cool.
  • Add onion, paprika and salt.
  • Stir well.
  • Add olive oil and blend.
  • I prefer to put it in a bottle and shake it.
  • Pour over salad and enjoy!

MY FAVORITE SPINACH SALAD



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We enjoy having salad for supper. This recipe is a favorite and is quite filling. This is my version of the spinach salad they serve at The Angus Barn, a very popular restaurant in Raleigh, NC. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Pork

Time 5m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
5 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 lb bacon, fried and crumbled
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 (12 -16 ounce) jar of your favorite refrigerated poppy seed dressing

Steps:

  • Place freshly washed spinach on individual plates.
  • Sprinkle with chopped hard boiled eggs and crumbled bacon.
  • Spread sliced onion on top.
  • Drizzle with poppyseed dressing.
  • Serves 4 small or 2 meal size.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 754.7, Fat 64.7, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 543.4, Sodium 1169.1, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4.1, Protein 31.9

SPINACH APPLE SALAD



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Whenever Mom made this salad, it was the first thing on my plate. With spinach, apples, raisins and a light dressing, this beautiful harvest salad is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. -Darlis Wilfer, Phelps, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 cup diced unpeeled apple
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup raisins
2 cups torn fresh spinach
2 cups torn romaine

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, salt and sugar; mix well. Add apple, onion and raisins; toss lightly to coat. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. , Just before serving, combine spinach and romaine in a large salad bowl; add dressing and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MY FAVORITE SPINACH SALAD



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Make and share this My Favorite Spinach Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Attainable Health

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 1m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup Baby Spinach, organic
1/3 cup pecans
1/3 cup dried cranberries, organic

Steps:

  • Simply grab a handful of pre-rinsed organic spinach and place it on a plate. Then sprinkle nuts and cranberries on top.
  • Really tastes wonderful as is, however if you are seeking a salad dressing to complement this try my Fat-free Flax Salad Dressing - recipe #444430.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.3, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 24.3, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 4.3

Tips:

  • Use fresh, baby spinach for the best flavor and texture.
  • Add other leafy greens, such as arugula, kale, or romaine lettuce, for a more varied salad.
  • Use a variety of toppings, such as nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and cheese, to add flavor and texture to the salad.
  • Make sure to dress the salad just before serving, so that the dressing doesn't wilt the spinach.
  • Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Spinach salad is a healthy and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. With its variety of toppings and dressings, spinach salad can be customized to suit your own taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give spinach salad a try!

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