SPINACH SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 anchovy fillets
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 large slices sourdough bread, crusts trimmed, torn into bite-size pieces
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese (about 1 ounce)
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
8 cups baby spinach (about 5 ounces)
1 small head red-leaf lettuce, torn (about 6 cups)
1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Soak the red onion in a small bowl of ice water, about 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
  • Meanwhile, make the croutons: Mash the anchovies with a fork. Combine the olive oil, mashed anchovies, 1 grated garlic clove and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Let stand 5 minutes. Add the torn bread and toss with your hands until the bread absorbs the oil. Spread on a baking sheet and bake, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool.
  • Whisk the buttermilk, sour cream, blue cheese, vinegar, parsley, the remaining grated garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl until combined. Add the spinach, lettuce, cucumber, red onion and croutons; toss well.

Thanu Tharshi
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a great source of fiber and antioxidants.


Anahi Escobedo
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I've made this salad for my friends and family several times, and they all rave about it. It's a great recipe to have on hand for potlucks and picnics.


S I Jewel
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This salad is so delicious and healthy! I love that it's packed with nutrients.


Elizabeth Rose McMahon
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's light and refreshing, but still has a lot of flavor.


Cs Rumon
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. I usually have a bag of spinach in my fridge that I need to use up before it goes bad, and this salad is the perfect solution.


Patrick Mahomes
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I love how versatile this salad is. I've added grilled chicken, bacon, and even avocado to it before. It's always delicious.


Asmae Bio
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can use whatever fruit I have on hand.


Ske Bad
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I'm not a huge fan of blue cheese, but I still really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is creamy and tangy, and the strawberries add a nice sweetness.


mahlogonolo H
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of spinach, strawberries, and blue cheese.


Yasir Abdullahi
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for picnics, potlucks, or even just a light lunch at home.


mdsojib Shikdar
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My family loved this salad! It's a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


A.S.electronic Zee
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This salad is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. I love the contrast between the sweet and savory ingredients.


Gustavo Balthar
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So delicious and healthy! I'm always looking for new ways to get my greens in, and this salad is perfect.


Asmat Masood
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach salads, but this one changed my mind. The blue cheese dressing is out of this world!


Big Zilla
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This salad was a hit at my potluck! It's light and refreshing, but still has a lot of flavor. I'll definitely be making it again.


Ajmal Ansari Official
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Yum! I love how easy this salad is to make, yet it looks and tastes like something from a fancy restaurant. My friends were all raving about it.


Oludolapo Olugbemi
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out amazing! The dressing is creamy and flavorful, while the spinach and strawberries are fresh and crisp. Definitely a new favorite salad recipe.


Md Mohasin alom
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This spinach salad is to die for! Not only is it visually stunning with its vibrant colors, but the burst of flavors in every bite is simply heavenly. The combination of sweet strawberries, tangy blue cheese, crunchy pecans, and earthy spinach is pur