SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY YOGURT DRESSING

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 red bell peppers, roasted, seeded, peeled and julienned
1 bunch oregano, leaves only, roughly chopped
1/2 cup green olives, pitted and roughly chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch spinach, stems removed, washed and dried
1/4 red cabbage, cored and finely shredded
3 Italian Roma tomatoes, cored, seeded julienned
1 small red onion, julienned
1 small jicama, peeled and julienned
2 pickling cucumbers, peeled and julienned
Creamy Yogurt Dressing, recipe follows
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 to 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 cup plain yogurt (as pure as possible, without stabilizers, pectin, etc.)

Steps:

  • Mix together the red pepper strips, oregano, olives, olive oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl and reserve.
  • For the salad, tear the spinach leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large bowl with the cabbage, tomatoes, red onion, jicama and cucumbers and toss well. Top with dressing and serve.
  • For the dressing, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic in a blender and puree until smooth. Add the yogurt and blend briefly to combine.
  • To serve, pour the yogurt dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly. Divide and place on 6 serving plates. Top each with a large spoonful of the red pepper garnish.

Moriom Taniya
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5 stars!


Mpanga brighton
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This salad is so delicious and refreshing. I highly recommend it!


Annie Bennett
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This salad is a great way to meal prep. I make a big batch on the weekend, and then I have lunch for the whole week.


Milan Hager
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I love that this salad is so customizable. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Bellal Hossain
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I added a cup of cooked quinoa to the salad, and it was a great way to add some extra protein and fiber.


Mason Bendily
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I served this salad with grilled chicken, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Karim Farha
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I added a little bit of honey to the dressing, and it was the perfect touch of sweetness.


Pha-Da Pha-Da
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I used Greek yogurt in this salad, and it was extra creamy and tangy. I highly recommend it!


Shafi Mobariz
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds in this salad. It was still delicious!


Azhar Madhi
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the creamy yogurt dressing, and they always ask for seconds.


Shyon Mia
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I love the pop of color that the pomegranate seeds add to this salad. It makes it so festive and fun.


Gnt Sgebengu
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to transport.


Md Mojibul
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and then eat it for lunch throughout the week.


muhammad kafeel
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I love that this salad is so healthy. It's packed with nutrients, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Md Nazmul Hosen
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This salad is so versatile! I've made it with different types of nuts, seeds, and even fruit. It's always delicious.


Niesha Briscoe
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this salad. The creamy yogurt dressing really helped to balance out the bitterness of the spinach. I would definitely make this again.


Aaron Valtierra
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. I always have a bunch of spinach in my fridge, and I'm always looking for new ways to use it. This salad is a great way to get rid of it, and it's also really delicious.


Rosan Saud
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I made this salad for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy yogurt dressing, and they couldn't stop raving about how fresh and flavorful the salad was.


Lsk_ Brand
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I loved the simplicity of this salad. It was so easy to throw together, and it was a great way to get my daily dose of veggies.


Husnain Zulfqar
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This spinach salad with creamy yogurt dressing was a refreshing and delicious side dish. The yogurt dressing was perfectly tangy and creamy, and it paired well with the crisp spinach and crunchy almonds. I would definitely make this again!