Spinach salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch or dinner. It is made with fresh spinach leaves, which are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Spinach salad can be topped with a variety of ingredients, such as bacon, hard-boiled eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes, and croutons. It can also be drizzled with a variety of dressings, such as vinaigrette, ranch, or Caesar. Spinach salad is a versatile dish that can be easily customized to suit your own tastes.
The recipes in this article offer a variety of options for making spinach salad. The first recipe is for a classic spinach salad with a simple vinaigrette dressing. The second recipe is for a more substantial spinach salad with bacon, hard-boiled eggs, and mushrooms. The third recipe is for a spinach salad with a creamy ranch dressing. And the fourth recipe is for a spinach salad with a tangy Caesar dressing. No matter what your taste, you are sure to find a spinach salad recipe in this article that you will enjoy.
SPINACH SALAD DRESSING
Steps:
- Combine dressing ingredients in a small jar with a lid. Shake well to combine and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- Toss dressing with spinach just before serving.
- Add remaining ingredients on top of salad. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Sodium 385 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SPINACH SALAD WITH GARLIC DRESSING
Steps:
- In a medium skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until just crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and garlic.
- Wash the spinach leaves very well and spin dry. Tear the leaves into small pieces and place in a medium salad bowl. Add the mushrooms and bacon, and toss to combine. Pour 2/3 cup of the dressing over the salad (reserve the rest for another use) and toss again. Serve immediately.
ZESTY SPINACH SALAD DRESSING
Awesome family recipe for spinach salad dressing! Best served in a classic spinach salad with hard-boiled eggs and bacon. Note: When pouring dressing, do not add the cloves of garlic into the salad as they are just used to flavor the dressing.
Provided by Jesse
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine canola oil, vinegar, garlic, sugar, dry mustard, salt, and black pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; cover and shake thoroughly. Refrigerate until flavors blend, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 582 mg
SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING
To make his Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing recipe from Good Eats on Food Network even better, Alton Brown tops it with sliced eggs and mushrooms.
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Remove the stems from the spinach and wash, drain and pat dry thoroughly. Place into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Place the eggs into an electric kettle and cover with cold water by at least 1-inch. Turn the kettle on. Once the water comes to a boil, the kettle will turn itself off. Leave the eggs in the water for 15 minutes. Remove and peel off the shell. Slice each egg into 8 pieces and set aside.
- While the eggs are cooking, fry the bacon and remove to a paper towel to drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of the rendered fat. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
- Transfer the fat to a small saucepan set over low heat and whisk in the red wine vinegar, sugar and Dijon mustard. Season with a small pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper.
- Add the mushrooms and the sliced onion to the spinach and toss. Add the dressing and bacon and toss to combine. Divide the spinach between 4 plates or bowls and evenly divide the egg among them. Season with pepper, as desired. Serve immediately.
PATSY'S SPINACH SALAD DRESSING
I loved this salad, it served at my wedding shower, and the hostess was kind enough to share it with me. Toss with baby spinach, red onions, fresh mushrooms and bacon bits.
Provided by LAM
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Sour Cream Dressing Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk oil, vinegar, sugar, sour cream, parsley, garlic salt, black pepper, and mustard together in a bowl until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 115 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING
This salad has been a family favorite for a while! I love to bring this to parties or simply eat as a wonderful lunch or side dish. -Nikki Barton, Providence, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings (1 cup dressing).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, lettuce, mushrooms and bacon. Place vinegar, onion, sugar, salt and mustard in blender. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Transfer to a bowl; stir in poppy seeds., Divide salad among 6 plates; drizzle with dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 24g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 557mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CHICKEN AND STRAWBERRY-SPINACH SALAD
Bright greens and red strawberries come together in a whirlwind of color and flavor in this main-dish salad.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until blended; set aside.
- Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in skillet 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Remove chicken to cutting board.
- Add dressing to skillet; stir to loosen any pan drippings.
- Cut chicken into slices. Among 4 plates, divide spinach. Top with chicken, strawberries and cheese. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g
SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING
My spinach salad with a comforting bacon dressing is a recipe I turn to again and again in winter. It's quick, elegant and so delicious. I can always count on compliments. -Sandy Davis, Prescott, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings., Add vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, mustard and seasonings to drippings; heat through, stirring to blend. Transfer to a small bowl; gradually whisk in oil. Stir in half of the bacon., Place spinach, onion and eggs in a large bowl; toss with warm dressing. Sprinkle with remaining bacon; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 25g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 196mg cholesterol, Sodium 373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
MAKEOVER SPINACH SALAD DRESSING
This makeover recipe is ideal for spinach. It's also a great way to dress up chicken salad or coleslaw. Yet it has less than half the calories and fat of the original dressing and about 40% less carbohydrates.-Cindy Harnish, Wexford, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5m
Yield 1-1/3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the first nine ingredients in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. Serve over fresh spinach. Store leftover dressing in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
COLD SPINACH SALAD DRESSING
Scrumptious! Serve over spinach, cooked eggs, chopped bacon, and freshly toasted croutons (optionally).
Provided by Sharirus
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes
Time 8h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Whisk cream, sugar, onion, vinegar, dry mustard, and pepper together in a bowl; refrigerate until flavors blend, 8 hours to overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 40.8 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 11.5 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
SPINACH SALAD DRESSING
This special dressing works on any salad and has just the right sweet-and-sour taste to dress up a lunch salad.-Cindy Harnish, Wexford, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5m
Yield 1-1/3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the first seven ingredients in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. Serve over fresh spinach. Store leftover dressing in the refrigerator. ,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
SPINACH SALAD DRESSING
My ex-wife developed this recipe about 30 years ago, but it has been modified many times over the years due to changing tastes and the availability of ingredients. Decrease olive oil by half, and increase spices and hot sauce to make a great marinade for grilling meat and veggies. Prep time does not include time for designing and building your salad... just for making the dressing.
Provided by Toby Jermain
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 10m
Yield 1 cup, 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a jar, except olive oil, and shake thoroughly to mix.
- Allow to set at room temperature for 30 minutes, shaking occasionally, add olive oil, shake again, and refrigerate until needed, but at least 1 hour.
- Shake and toss with spinach salad (spinach, hard-boiled egg, sliced fresh mushrooms, real crisp bacon bits, croutons, etc.) or other greens.
- Note: Use the Sriracha hot sauce if you can find it.
- It adds a lot of flavor, not just heat!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.6, Fat 54.3, SaturatedFat 7.5, Sodium 1167, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 7.9, Protein 0.7
SPINACH SALAD DRESSING
This is a quick and easy dressing that goes well with any salad! Serve warm over salad. This dressing keeps very nicely in a covered container in the refrigerator.
Provided by Amber
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk olive oil, sugar, ketchup, red wine vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce together in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar melts and dressing is creamy, 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Fat 13.5 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 125.5 mg, Sugar 14.6 g
SPINACH SALAD WITH DRESSING
This is from a woman in my small group. It has one of the few salad dressings I will eat. The amounts of the salad ingredients can all be adjusted according to personal preference.
Provided by CongoGirl
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
- Put the sliced almonds and 1/4 cup sugar in a fry pan on the stove. Cook over medium high heat, stirring frequently, until the almonds are slightly toasted and the sugar has carmelized, 5-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix the remaining dressing ingredients in a bowl.
- Stir the almond mixture into the bowl with the other ingredients; mix to coat almonds.
- Toss dressing with salad ingredients in bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.4, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 3.1, Sodium 408.4, Carbohydrate 55.1, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 40.1, Protein 10
SPINACH SALAD DRESSING
This light vinaigrette is great on any salad but shines its best on a bed of young spinach leaves, red onion, freshly fried bacon, crumbled boiled egg, and grated Monterrey Jack cheese.
Provided by Texas Barby
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 5m
Yield 12 ounces, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk together first six ingredients.
- Whisk in the oil until dressing is well blended and emulsified.
- Of the seasonings, I only measure the onion powder. Otherwise, I season to taste. Store in tightly covered jar. Shake well before serving.
Tips:
- Choose the freshest spinach possible: Fresh spinach has a vibrant green color and crisp texture. Avoid wilted or yellowed leaves.
- Use a variety of toppings: Spinach salad is a versatile dish that can be topped with a variety of ingredients. Some popular options include sliced almonds, crumbled bacon, diced hard-boiled eggs, and crumbled cheese.
- Make your own dressing: Homemade dressing is always better than store-bought. This recipe provides a simple and delicious dressing that can be made in just a few minutes.
- Don't overdress the salad: A little dressing goes a long way. Too much dressing can make the salad soggy and oily.
- Serve immediately: Spinach salad is best served immediately after it is made. This will prevent the spinach from wilting.
Conclusion:
Spinach salad is a healthy and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, it is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this spinach salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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