SPECIAL OCCASION SPINACH SALAD

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This is a recipe my wife and I have tinkered with and molded to our likes. We make it for special occasions, as the title suggests. Some of the ingredients are simply "to taste," so feel free to tinker with the proportions to suit your own tastes.

Provided by misaistheboofy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (5 1/2 ounce) package fresh spinach
4 slices bacon, fried and crumbled
1 (4 ounce) bag candied walnuts or 1 (4 ounce) bag pecans
1 red pepper, diced
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (4 ounce) container of crumbled blue cheese
1/3 cup raspberry-walnut vinaigrette (or to taste)

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, toss first 7 ingredients. Add desired amount of dressing and toss with remaining ingredients. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.6, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 13.4, Sodium 249.8, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 5.1, Protein 4.6

Imran Bijoro
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of healthy fats. The walnuts and avocado are both good sources of omega-3 fatty acids.


Katherine McCormick
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or tofu. It's also a good way to get your kids to eat their protein.


Mim Parvin
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweetness of the cranberries and the tanginess of the dressing are a perfect match.


mohammad azijul hakim
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a good source of fiber.


Ahmad shahram Ziayee
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I've made this salad with different types of greens, and it's always delicious. I've used kale, arugula, and even romaine lettuce.


Ahsan Fourline
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it the night before and it will still be delicious the next day.


Flip Playz
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This salad is a great way to show off fresh, seasonal produce.


Marry Bhai07
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Zaheer Awan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a good way to get your kids to eat their greens.


ensha limbu
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Nkhenso Chris
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I'm not a big fan of spinach salads, but this one changed my mind. It's so delicious and flavorful.


Pedlow Ferdinand
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect summer dish.


lolo nono
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I love the crunch of the walnuts and the sweetness of the dried cranberries in this salad.


Tushabe Ruth
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of greens. It's also a good source of vitamins and minerals.


Info & Fun World
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few fresh ingredients tossed with a light dressing, but it's so flavorful and satisfying.


MK Omar Faruk
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


James Sheppard
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This spinach salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the dressing was light and tangy.


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