Spinach salad dressing is a versatile and flavorful condiment that can elevate any salad to a gourmet dish. Made with simple, fresh ingredients, this dressing is a perfect balance of tangy, creamy, and herbaceous flavors. The base of the dressing is olive oil, which provides a rich and healthy fat. Lemon juice adds a bright, citrusy flavor, while Dijon mustard and honey provide a touch of tang and sweetness. Fresh spinach leaves are blended in to give the dressing a vibrant green color and a boost of nutrients. Finally, a sprinkle of salt and pepper brings all the flavors together. This spinach salad dressing is not only delicious, but it is also incredibly versatile. It can be used on a variety of salads, from simple green salads to more complex salads with grilled chicken or roasted vegetables. It can also be used as a marinade for chicken or fish, or as a dipping sauce for vegetables or crackers. With its fresh, flavorful, and versatile nature, this spinach salad dressing is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
This article provides three variations of the basic spinach salad dressing recipe, each with its own unique flavor profile. The first variation, Creamy Spinach Dressing, adds sour cream and mayonnaise for a rich, creamy texture. The second variation, Avocado Spinach Dressing, incorporates ripe avocado for a smooth, velvety texture and a boost of healthy fats. The third variation, Balsamic Spinach Dressing, swaps out lemon juice for balsamic vinegar for a tangy, slightly sweet flavor. With these three variations, you can easily customize your spinach salad dressing to suit your personal taste preferences or the flavors of your salad.
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.
SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON-MUSTARD DRESSING
A classic steakhouse-style spinach salad with the absolute best warm bacon-mustard dressing I've ever had! Looks and tastes like a lot of work, but can be prepared in no time! This salad can easily be converted to a main dish salad by adding strips of grilled chicken breast.
Provided by brightlightz
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place spinach into a large serving bowl, top with hard-cooked eggs, mushrooms, 4 crumbled strips of bacon, Swiss cheese, and almonds.
- Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in shallots and garlic, and cook until softened and translucent, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and 2 crumbled strips of bacon; season to taste with salt and pepper, then cook until hot.
- Pour hot dressing over spinach and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 292.6 mg, Fat 40.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 36.1 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 1123.4 mg, Sugar 26 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.
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
WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING
Warm crispy bacon is the star of this simple spinach salad. We upped the ante with tender mushrooms, fresh red onion and hard-boiled eggs for a hearty salad your whole family can enjoy.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the spinach in a large bowl and leave at room temperature. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Use a slotted spoon to gently lower the eggs into the water. Boil until both the whites and yolks are set (hard-boiled), about 10 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl filled with ice water and cool completely. Once cool, peel the eggs and cut each into quarters.
- Meanwhile, put the bacon in a large skillet and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Remove half of the bacon fat to a small bowl and reserve.
- Return the skillet and remaining bacon fat to medium heat. Add the mushrooms, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and a few grinds of black pepper to the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in the reserved bacon fat, vinegar, mustard and honey and whisk until smooth and emulsified. Taste and season with more salt and pepper.
- Pour the hot bacon dressing over the spinach and toss until evenly coated and slightly wilted. Transfer to a platter and top with the eggs, red onion and reserved bacon.
SHRIMP AND SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING
When I meet former co-workers for lunch at our favorite restaurant, we always order this salad. I wanted to share it with my husband, so I made it my mission to re-create it. Mission accomplished! -Lisa Bynum, Brandon, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Sprinkle shrimp with steak seasoning. On 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread shrimp. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes on each side., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings. Add shallot; cook and stir over medium heat until tender, 1-2 minutes. Stir in next 6 ingredients; bring to a boil. Remove from heat., In a large serving bowl, combine spinach and dressing; toss to coat. Layer with shrimp and pepper slices; top with cooked bacon and almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 739mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic exchanges
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.
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 CREAMY DRESSING
Make and share this Spinach Salad With Creamy Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Semra22
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine washed and torn spinach leaves, mushrooms and bacon in a large bowl.
- In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients.
- Toss salad with the dressing and serve.
SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 9 to 11 minutes. Remove to paper towels; reserve the drippings in the skillet.
- Whisk the vinegar, sugar, mustard and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper into the drippings. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
- Place the spinach in a large bowl and pour the warm dressing on top; add the grapes, blue cheese and the reserved bacon and toss. Season with salt and pepper. Top with croutons.
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.
MIXED BERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: baby spinach, strawberry, blueberry, red onion, sweet apple, candied walnuts, strawberry, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, feta cheese
Provided by Tasty
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the dressing, push a straw through the strawberries from the tip to the green top to remove the hull. (Or you can cut it off with a knife!)
- Add the rest of the dressing ingredients.
- Blend until smooth. Refrigerate.
- Cut strawberries, apple, and onion into slices.
- Combine all the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with desired amount of dressing and toss to coat. (Spinach wilts easily, don't add dressing until ready to eat!)
- Sprinkle feta cheese on top and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 17 grams
WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM FETA DRESSING
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Salad Onion Appetizer Christmas Thanksgiving Vegetarian Quick & Easy High Fiber Feta Spinach Fall Winter Healthy Christmas Eve Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place spinach in large bowl. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add onion; sauté until brown and softened, about 7 minutes. Transfer to bowl with spinach; remove skillet from heat. Add remaining 3 tablespoons oil and cheese to skillet. Stir to melt cheese slightly, about 1 minute. Stir in vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over spinach; toss to coat and wilt slightly.
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.
BALSAMIC CHICKEN CUTLET OVER SPINACH SALAD WITH MUSHROOMS, BACON AND WARM SHALLOT DRESSING
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 1 to 4 super salad suppers
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- Coat chicken with balsamic, oil, seasoning and rosemary and set aside. In a skillet, add chopped bacon, work in 2 batches if preparing salad for 4. Brown bacon over medium high heat, then transfer the bits to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Using center cut bacon will cut down on the pan drippings that spatter.
- Coarsely chop spinach leaves and add to salad bowl. Top with mushrooms, radishes, scallions. Season salad with salt and pepper.
- Wipe out the bacon pan and return to stove turning heat back to medium low. Add 1 tablespoon oil for your dressing and shallots and reduce heat to medium. Saute shallots for 3 minutes. Remove oil and shallots from heat.
- In a bowl, combine mustard and balsamic vinegar. Stream in 2/3 cup oil slowly while whisking the dressing to emulsify it. Add warm shallots and toss with spinach salad to coat evenly. Add cooked bacon and toss again.
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Cook chicken cutlets, 4 minutes on each side, in a single layer. Slice breasts on an angle on your cutting board once they are all out of the pan. Pile spinach salad on to dinner plate/plates. Top each salad with 2 sliced chicken cutlet pieces. For individual portion follow the above method.
CHICKEN STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH GINGER-LIME DRESSING
This salad is as good-looking as it is tasty!
Provided by JPMJ
Categories Salad
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place chicken in skillet, season with garlic powder and cook 10 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Set aside.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, ginger and milk.
- Arrange spinach on serving dishes. Top with chicken and strawberries, sprinkle with almonds and drizzle with dressing. Season with pepper to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 40.3 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 116.9 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
SPINACH, STRAWBERRY, MANDARIN SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING
This is a wonderful and refreshing salad that I got from Best of Bridge. I played around with it a bit and added a few other fresh fruits to it. This is yummy and great to offset a very rich main dish, such as my Death to Dieter's Lasagna.
Provided by Cathy17
Categories Strawberry
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine all dressing ingredients, mix well and refrigerate.
- Make well ahead to allow flavors to blend.
- Taste dressing and adjust sugar/vinegar for your sweet/tart taste preferences.
- Tear fresh spinach into bite sized pieces, wash and pat dry.
- Wash strawberries, drain, pat dry and cut in thirds.
- Shake dressing container well and toss with spinach, strawberries, kiwi and mandarin orange sections just before serving, otherwise the spinach will wilt.
- This makes a wonderfully tart, slightly sweet and very colorful salad!
STRAWBERRY AND SPINACH SALAD WITH HONEY-POPPY SEED DRESSING
Easy-to-find items come together to make a salad that is out of the ordinary! Sweet strawberries, fresh spinach, crunchy pecans, and crispy bacon are drizzled with a tangy-sweet poppy seed dressing, perfect for brunch or even a fancy dinner. Refrigerate any extra salad dressing in a sealed container for up to 4 days.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine avocado oil, vinegar, mayonnaise, honey, poppy seeds, mustard, and salt in a pint-sized jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously, about 1 minute. Refrigerate until salad is ready.
- Divide spinach leaves among 4 salad plates. Distribute strawberries on each plate. Top with crumbled bacon and chopped pecans. Drizzle salad dressing over each plate and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 388.1 mg, Sugar 10.8 g
SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING
Thick-sliced bacon, along with its melted fat, provide not only flavor but also the hot dressing to wilt the greens in this spinach salad.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Toss spinach and onion in a large bowl. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and bacon, and cook, stirring occasionally, until well browned.
- Transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Remove and reserve 4 tablespoons of the bacon fat from the skillet, and place the remainder back over medium heat. Add the shallot, and cook until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in vinegar, sugar, honey mustard, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and dressing is hot, about 1 minute.
- Pour dressing over spinach, add reserved bacon, and toss well. Heat 2 tablespoons of the reserved bacon fat in the same skillet. Add half the bread cubes, and toss to coat them evenly. Cook until bread cubes are golden, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer to a paper towel, and repeat with remaining bread cubes, adding remaining 2 tablespoons bacon fat to pan. Add to salad, and toss well. Serve immediately.
SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY PARMESAN DRESSING
For the perfect side dish to any Italian meal, try this salad. You will love how creamy the dressing is.-Ruth Seitz, Conesville, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine dressing ingredients (thinning with additional milk, if necessary) and serve over spinach. Cover and refrigerate any leftovers.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Use fresh spinach: Fresh spinach leaves provide the best flavor and nutrients for your salad. Choose young, tender leaves that are free of blemishes.
- Don't overdress the salad: A little bit of dressing goes a long way. Too much dressing can overwhelm the delicate flavor of the spinach and make the salad soggy.
- Use a variety of toppings: Toppings like bacon, croutons, hard-boiled eggs, and cheese can add flavor, texture, and visual appeal to your salad. Choose toppings that you enjoy and that complement the other ingredients in the salad.
- Make the dressing ahead of time: You can make the dressing for this salad up to 3 days in advance. This will save you time when you're ready to assemble the salad.
- Serve the salad immediately: Spinach salad is best served immediately after it's made. The dressing can wilt the spinach if it sits for too long.
Conclusion:
Spinach salad is a healthy and delicious side dish or main course. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its bright colors, refreshing taste, and variety of nutrients, spinach salad is a great way to enjoy the benefits of this leafy green.
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