Best 8 Simple Layered Spinach Salad Recipes

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**Explore a symphony of flavors and textures with our layered spinach salad, a delightful interplay of fresh baby spinach, crispy bacon bits, tangy red onion, sweet dried cranberries, savory almonds, and a creamy homemade dressing. Embark on a culinary journey with three variations of this versatile salad: a classic rendition, a goat cheese-infused delight, and a flavor-packed avocado-spinach duo. Each recipe promises a unique taste experience, catering to diverse preferences and dietary needs. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this symphony of flavors and textures, transforming ordinary greens into an extraordinary culinary masterpiece.**

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SIMPLE LAYERED SPINACH SALAD



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I'm always on the lookout for new spinach salads, and I particularly like this one. It can be prepared ahead of time and it travels well, too!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 to 3/4 pound fresh spinach
1/2 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
3/4 cup Ranch-style salad dressing
5 slices bacon, crisply fried and crumbled
1/2 cup Spanish peanuts

Steps:

  • Remove and discard spinach stems. Rinse leaves well; drain and pat dry. Tear spinach into bite-sized pieces and arrange evenly in salad bowl. Evenly layer cucumber slices, radish, green onion and eggs. Spread dressing over top. Cover; chill up to 24 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with bacon and peanuts.

Nutrition Facts :

MAJESTIC LAYERED SPINACH SALAD



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Discover what makes our Majestic Layered Spinach Salad so special. All your favorite salad fixings have a home in our Majestic Layered Spinach Salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Side Dish Recipes

Time 5h15m

Yield 12 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups loosely packed shredded fresh spinach
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese, divided
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small red onion, sliced, separated into rings
2 pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen peas, thawed
3/4 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. dill weed
1/2 tsp. sugar
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled

Steps:

  • Layer spinach, 1 cup cheese, mushrooms, onions and peas in 2-1/2-qt. bowl.
  • Mix mayo, dill and sugar; spread over salad, completely covering top of salad. Refrigerate 5 hours.
  • Top with remaining cheese and bacon before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 270 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

BONNIE'S LAYERED SPINACH AND BACON SALAD



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This is a delicious salad for a crowd or large family meal. For years I was able to eat this wonderful salad at our college potlucks, and then one day, my boss gave us the recipe for it. Now I can share it with you! Enjoy! Photo is my own. Recipe:Compliments of Maria

Provided by BonniE !

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 to 3 bunches of fresh spinach, washed and torn into small pieces. i prefer baby spinach torn.
5 hard boiled eggs chopped
1/3 to 1/2 pound boiled ham, sliced
1/2 pound swiss cheese, cut in strips
1 small red onion sliced thin, or 1 bunch of green onions chopped or mix both
1 package frozen peas, thawed but not cooked
1/2 pound bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
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salad dressing recipe:
1 cup of sour cream
1 pint of best foods mayonnaise
2 teaspoons sugar
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. MAKING THE SALAD: Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar and salt and pepper to taste, whisk and set aside. Note: This recipe may be cut in half and put in an 8 X 8 glass baking dish. You will make two layers.
  • 2. In a casserole or lasagna dish, put the first layer of spinach.
  • 3. Add cheese, onions, eggs, ham, peas.
  • 4. Cover with 1/2 of the dressing. Repeat layers of ingredients, finishing with the rest of the dressing on top.
  • 5. REFRIGERATE: Cover and refrigerate overnight to blend the flavors. Just before serving sprinkle the crisp bacon on top. Cut in squares to serve.

LAYERED SPINACH SALAD



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Make and share this Layered Spinach Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Divinemom5

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h15m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 bag fresh spinach, torn into bite sized pieces
6 hard boiled eggs, sliced
1 lb bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
2 cups chopped lettuce
1 red onion, thinly sliced into rings
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup salad dressing (Miracle Whip)
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 lb swiss cheese, grated

Steps:

  • In large bowl,layer 1/2 the spinach,eggs,bacon,lettuce,onion / and top with remaining spinach.
  • Combine salad dressing and mayonnaise.
  • Spread over salad and top with cheese.
  • Chill 2-3 hours .

MAKE-AHEAD LAYERED SPINACH SALAD



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Looking for a dish with make-ahead convenience for Easter dinner, those potlucks, or the upcoming summer cookout season? Look no further than this make-ahead Layered Spinach Salad that's perfect for serving a crowd. Not only does it taste great, it's right pretty too.

Categories     Salads

Time 40m

Yield 10-12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 oz. fresh baby spinach, torn
2 c. shredded iceberg lettuce (about ½ of a small head)
1 c. chopped celery (about 3 stalks)
1 ½ c. frozen peas, thawed
10 green onions, sliced (white & green parts)
5 hard boiled eggs, chopped or sliced
2 c. chopped cooked ham
1 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. sour cream
1 (0.4 oz.) packet dry buttermilk Ranch dressing mix
1/2 c. shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Combine spinach and iceberg lettuce; place in the bottom of a large glass salad bowl or trifle bowl.
  • Layer in the following ingredients in this order: celery, peas, green onion, hard boiled eggs, and ham.
  • To make the dressing, in a small bowl stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and dry Ranch dressing mix. Spread dressing evenly over the ham layer.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly on top of the dressing layer.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

TWENTY FOUR HOUR LAYERED SALAD



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Amazing salad with a creamy sour cream dressing.

Provided by Heather

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time P1DT20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ head leaf lettuce, torn
½ bunch fresh spinach, torn
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
5 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
2 cups peas
½ green bell pepper, chopped
5 green onions, sliced
2 (8 ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
¼ cup crumbled cooked bacon

Steps:

  • Toss together the lettuce, spinach, celery, mushrooms, eggs, peas, bell pepper, green onions, and water chestnuts in a 9x13 inch dish. Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, and sugar in a bowl, and spread evenly over the salad to the edges of the dish. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese, and top with bacon. Cover and refrigerate 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 126 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 432.5 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

LAYERED SPINACH SALAD



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When this dish goes on a buffet, it's a real eye-catcher with its colorful layers. People enjoy the unique addition of cheese tortellini. This salad always goes fast! -Lori Cumberledge, Pasadena, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 cups shredded red cabbage
6 cups torn fresh spinach
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 bottle (8 ounces) ranch salad dressing
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, optional

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. , In a large glass bowl, layer the cabbage, spinach, tortellini, tomatoes and onions. Pour dressing over the top; sprinkle with bacon if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 8g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LAYERED SPINACH SALAD



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Make and share this Layered Spinach Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup kraft Catalina dressing, divided
1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach, torn into bite sized pieces, divided
salt & fresh ground pepper
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
5 hardboiled egg, sliced
1 head iceberg lettuce, torn into bite size pieces
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
1 red onion, sliced into thin rings
granulated sugar
2 cups mayonnaise
3 cups swiss cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In a 4 quart bowl, spread 3/4 cup Catalina salad dressing in bottom.
  • Layer three-fourths of the spinach on top and pack down. (Be sure spinach is very dry.) Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle with bacon and layer with sliced eggs.
  • Then layer with iceberg lettuce. Pack down.
  • Layer with peas then onion rings. Sprinkle with sugar to taste.
  • Spread with mayonnaise, creating a 3/4 inch layer.
  • Sprinkle Swiss cheese over mayonnaise.
  • Add remaining spinach.
  • Drizzle with remaining Catalina salad dressing.
  • Cover and chill overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.5, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 107, Sodium 622.6, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 9, Protein 13.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This is especially important for the spinach, as it will be the main flavor component of the salad.
  • Don't overcook the spinach: Spinach cooks very quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become wilted and mushy.
  • Use a variety of textures: This will make the salad more interesting to eat. Try adding some crunchy elements, such as nuts or seeds, and some soft elements, such as avocado or cheese.
  • Use a light dressing: A heavy dressing will overpower the delicate flavor of the spinach. A simple vinaigrette or lemon-tahini dressing is a good option.
  • Serve the salad immediately: Spinach salad is best served fresh. If you make it ahead of time, the spinach may wilt and the dressing may become watery.

Conclusion:

Layered spinach salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its vibrant colors and refreshing flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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