Indulge in a culinary symphony of textures and flavors with our delightful spinach salad on garlic croutons. This vibrant dish offers a harmonious blend of crisp baby spinach, tangy red onion, crunchy walnuts, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all tossed in a luscious dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard. The crowning glory of this salad is the delectable garlic croutons, toasted to perfection and infused with savory garlic and herbs.
For those seeking a vegan alternative, we have a delightful vegan version of this salad, where the honey in the dressing is replaced with maple syrup, ensuring that every bite is just as satisfying and flavorful. And for those who prefer a warm and comforting meal, our hearty spinach salad soup is a must-try. This creamy and nourishing soup is packed with tender spinach, vegetables, and beans, all simmered in a flavorful broth.
Additionally, if you're craving a quick and easy weekday meal, our spinach salad with lemon vinaigrette is a lifesaver. With its zesty lemon dressing and fresh ingredients, this salad comes together in minutes and is sure to become a regular in your meal rotation.
SUPER SIMPLE SPINACH SALAD
A simple but divine spinach salad with homemade balsamic vinaigrette!
Provided by Kathryn
Categories Salads
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put your spinach into a big bowl. If you're using any add-ins, go ahead and add them now. (See notes for ideas.)
- Mix all of the dressing ingredients together in a small jar or container with a tight-fitting lid. Shake them up until it's well mixed.
- Pour the dressing over the spinach right before you're ready to serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 6 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 213 grams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams unsaturated fat
PERFECT SPINACH SALAD (NO, REALLY)
This classy spinach salad is a salad to impress! Smoky pecans and a creamy balsamic vinaigrette make the best counterpoint to this green.
Provided by Sonja Overhiser
Categories Salad
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make the hard boiled eggs, if using (or make them in advance). Chop them into bite-sized pieces.
- Add the pecans, soy sauce, maple syrup and smoked paprika to a small non-stick skillet over medium heat. When it just starts to bubble, reduce the heat to low but still slowly bubbling. Simmer 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. In the last minute when the liquid is mostly evaporated, stir continuously until it is totally cooked out and the nuts start clumping together. Immediately remove from the heat and transfer the pecans to a sheet of parchment paper in a single layer. Sprinkle with 2 pinches kosher salt and allow to cool to room temperature, about 5 minutes.
- Make the Balsamic Vinaigrette.
- Thinly slice the shallot. If using apple instead of hard boiled egg, thinly slice the apple.
- Place the spinach on plates or in bowls. Top with hard boiled eggs or apple slices, smoky pecans, sliced shallot, and feta cheese crumbles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Sugar 11.1 g, Sodium 520 mg, Fat 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 8.5 g, Cholesterol 109.7 mg
EASY ITALIAN SPINACH SALAD
A simple homemade dressing makes this salad a flavorful option for any meal, but it's ideal with lasagna, spaghetti, manicotti and more. -Cathy Desper, Staunton, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 10 servings (2/3 cup vinaigrette).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic and Italian seasoning; set aside., Divide spinach among 10 salad plates; top with tomatoes and onions. Drizzle with vinaigrette; sprinkle with cheese and croutons.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED LEG OF LAMB-- SPINACH AND STILTON SALAD WITH GARLIC CROUTONS-- CHILLED MELON SOUP WITH PROSCIUTTO
Provided by Food Network
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cut leg of lamb in loin sections then marinate with 1/2 cup olive oil, 3 gloves garlic, curry powder, dried herbs and rosemary. Marinate for 30 minutes or overnight if possible. Then grill the loins for 15 to 20 minutes turning just once. Carefully flambe with pastis.
- Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and toss with remainder of garlic and 3 tablespoons of olive oil then season with salt and pepper. Toast croutons for about 15 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven turning 2 to 3 times for even browning. Then toss croutons with spinach, Stilton, tomatoes, remaining olive oil and balsamic vinegar, season with salt and pepper.
- In a food processor, puree cantaloupe, apple juice, mango, orange and peach. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with basil and prosciutto.
SPINACH SALAD ON GARLIC CROUTONS
Yield serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Place the eggs in a small pan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cover the pan, turn off the heat, and let stand for 10 minutes. Run the eggs under cold water, crack them, and return them to the cold water for a few minutes to loosen the shells, then peel and chop the eggs.
- While the eggs come to a boil, arrange the bread on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes until golden. Remove from the oven and rub the toast with cut garlic, drizzle with EVOO, and sprinkle with the cheese. Return to the oven for 1 to 2 minutes to set the cheese into the toast.
- While the bread toasts, heat a skillet over medium-high heat with the 2 tablespoons of EVOO. Add the pancetta to the hot oil, crisp for 3 minutes or so, then add the mushrooms and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender. Season with salt and pepper and deglaze the pan with the Marsala or sherry.
- While the mushrooms cook, combine the spinach with red onions and dress with the lemon juice, a liberal drizzle of EVOO, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- To serve, arrange the toasts on a platter and top with the mushrooms, then the spinach, and garnish with the chopped eggs.
SPINACH SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA CROUTONS AND BACON TWISTS
This came from the 2004 edition of The Gourmet Cookbook, edited by Ruth Reichl. I microwaved the bacon twists, but I'll provide the recipe as written in the book. The dressing for this was so good my daughter wanted to scrape the blender pitcher. As I typed this in I realized I misread it when I made it and used 2 tablespoons of honey rather than teaspoons. The additional honey certainly did no harm! Preparation time does not include hard-boiling the eggs.
Provided by Sonata
Categories Spinach
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 375°F.
- Twist each bacon slice into a tight spiral and arrange twists on rack of broiler pan, pressing ends onto pan(twists will unravel somewhat as they bake).
- Bake in upper third of oven until crisp, about 30 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Meanwhile, mash together Gorgonzola and butter in a shallow bowl with a fork. Spread generously on bread slices.
- Cut slices into 1-inch squares and arrange on a baking sheet.
- After bacon has cooked for 15 minutes, put croutons in lower third of oven. Bake until golden and crisp, about 15 minutes.
- While croutons bake, using a large heavy knife, mince and mash garlic to a paste with salt.
- Combine mayonnaise, oil, vinegar, honey, and garlic paste in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Toss together spinach, warm croutons, and onion in a servng bowl and toss with dressing. Top with bacon twists and eggs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.2, Fat 42.4, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 154.6, Sodium 1402.3, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 5.5, Protein 19.5
SPINACH SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE PITA CROUTONS
Categories Salad Cheese Leafy Green Quick & Easy Spring Summer Gourmet
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Make the croutons:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the rough sides of the pita evenly with the goat cheese, season them with salt and pepper, and sprinkle the walnuts evenly over the cheese, pressing them in gently. Cut the pita into 1-inch pieces and bake the croutons, on a baking sheet in the middle of the oven for 15 to 25 minutes, or until they are golden.
- In a large salad bowl whisk together the vinegar, the mustard, and salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. Add the spinach, the tomatoes, and the croutons, and toss the salad well.
SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON AND CROUTONS
Want to make your own simple croutons? You know you do. Ordinary sliced bread is torn into pieces and roasted with bacon to make easy croutons. Then the salad is dressed with a creamy buttermilk dressing. From "Real Simple" magazine. You will have leftover dressing for another use.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Spinach
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F; toss bacon pieces with bread pieces on a rimmed baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake until bacon is crisp, about 10 to 12 minutes; let cool.
- In a serving bowl, toss spinach, cucumber, bacon and croutons.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients OR place in a lidded glass jar and shake to combine.
- Drizzle salad with 6 tablespoons of dressing and toss well.
Tips:
- Use fresh, tender spinach for the best flavor and texture.
- Wash the spinach thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris.
- If you don't have time to make homemade croutons, you can use store-bought croutons instead.
- To make the garlic croutons, use a good quality olive oil and fresh garlic.
- Toast the croutons until they are golden brown and crispy.
- For the dressing, use a good quality balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
- Season the dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add the spinach, croutons, and dressing to a large bowl and toss to combine.
- Serve the salad immediately.
Conclusion:
Spinach salad on garlic croutons is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a light and refreshing salad, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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