KITTENCAL'S SPINACH SALAD WITH BALSAMIC HONEY-DIJON VINAIGRETTE

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If you are a spinach salad-lover then this is one you should not pass up! Serve this to your guests or family then sit back and wait for all the rave reviews you will get! Add in some cooked shrimp or chicken breast if desired! the dressing can be made up to 2 days in advance, it will need a minimum of 2 hours chilling time to blend flavours, the dressing will make about 3/4 cup but it can easily be doubled. The salad amounts are only a guideline, all amounts can be adjusted to taste. Also see my recipe #66596 and recipe #116849.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 2h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb fresh spinach (washed and dried)
4 large fresh white button mushrooms (thinly sliced)
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (or use feta cheese or Parmesan)
1 1/2 cups croutons (or 1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds see Kittencal's Garlic Croutons)
black pepper
salt (optional)
3 hard-cooked hard-boiled eggs (peeled sliced into wedges)
1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 -4 teaspoons honey (or to taste)
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil, plus
2 tablespoons olive oil
black pepper

Steps:

  • For the dressing; in a bowl whisk together garlic, salt, Dijon, honey and balsamic vinegar; add in olive oil in a slow steady stream until emulsified.
  • Adjust honey amount adding in more if desired for a sweeter taste, then season with more salt if needed, and black pepper.
  • Chill for a minimum of 2 hours before using.
  • For salad; place the spinach leaves in a large glass bowl; top with sliced mushrooms, bacon, blue cheese or feta cheese, croutons and sliced red onion (if using).
  • Toss all ingredients together with salad forks.
  • Season with black pepper (and salt if desired).
  • Place the egg wedges all around inside edges of bowl.
  • Serve with prepared dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.6, Fat 41.5, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 165.3, Sodium 958, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 5.7, Protein 12

JISAN 450 GAMING
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of flavors.


Kalu Kalu
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great summer salad.


Ayden Fitten
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Kristin Cornelius
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was so good! The dressing is amazing.


Anna Horton Hears The Who On The Road
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the dressing!


MD:ANOWAR HOSSIN
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This salad is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's a great way to get your veggies in.


youssef Eissa
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach salads, but this one is really good. The dressing is so flavorful and the strawberries and goat cheese add a nice touch.


Denise Arguijo
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of flavors. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Nadeem Sandhu
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I made this salad for a party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. The dressing is especially delicious.


Sasuke Uchiha
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This salad is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The dressing is so flavorful and the combination of spinach, strawberries, goat cheese, and walnuts is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe!