Spinach Salad with Green Onion Vinaigrette: A Refreshing and Nutritious Delight
Indulge in the vibrant flavors and textures of our delectable Spinach Salad with Green Onion Vinaigrette. This refreshing and nutrient-packed dish is a symphony of crisp baby spinach, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a tangy and aromatic green onion vinaigrette. With its vibrant colors and diverse textures, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. The green onion vinaigrette, made with fresh green onions, tangy rice vinegar, and a hint of Dijon mustard, adds a delightful balance of flavors, enhancing the natural sweetness of the vegetables. Whether you're looking for a light and healthy lunch or a refreshing side dish, this Spinach Salad with Green Onion Vinaigrette is sure to impress. Additional variations included in the article offer exciting twists on this classic salad, such as adding grilled chicken or shrimp for a protein boost, or incorporating dried cranberries or roasted nuts for added texture and sweetness.
MY FAVORITE SPINACH SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
This spinach salad is always a hit and so easy to make with a tasty combination of sweet and savory ingredients, and tossed with a delicious homemade balsamic vinaigrette. It's also really versatile - sub in whatever greens, nuts, or cheese that you have on hand.
Provided by Kim
Categories Salad
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- To make chicken (if using): Preheat oven to 450ºF. Season chicken and bake for 17-20 minutes, (or until 165 degrees internally). Once cooked, cover with foil for 10 minutes to seal in the juices.
- While chicken is cooking, you can prepare the salad ingredients.
- To make the salad: Add spinach, fruit, red onion, nuts, dried cranberries, and half of the cheese to a large serving bowl. Cooked chicken can be chopped and tossed in the salad or sliced and served over the top or served alongside the salad. Drizzle the salad with the vinaigrette, and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining cheese.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 salad, Calories 262 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 336 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 7 g
SPINACH SALAD WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE
Another innovative recipe that looks great and taste the same, from my sparse kitchen. Pair with Gallo® Family Vineyards Pinot Grigio.-Taste of Home Cooking School
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, combine spinach and mushrooms; set aside. For dressing, combine onion, salt, pepper and mustard in a bowl. Whisk in vinegar until well combined. Gradually whisk in oil, beating until thick. Stir in lemon juice., Pour dressing over spinach and toss well to coat. Sprinkle bacon over spinach and toss. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts :
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
SPINACH SALAD WITH SWEET VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, add the eggs and a few pinches of salt. Cover the eggs with cold water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove the pan from the heat and cover with a lid for 10 minutes. Remove from water and cool in a bowl of iced water. Peel and set aside.
- In a large saute pan over medium heat, add the oil. Add the onions and bacon and saute until the bacon is crisp. Stir in the vinegar, mustard, sugar, black pepper and salt and cook for 1 minute. Set aside and keep warm.
- In a large serving bowl add the spinach, avocado and the lemon juice to keep avocado from turning brown. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cut the eggs into quarters and add to the bowl. Ladle desired amount of dressing on the salad and serve.
VINAIGRETTE FOR GREEN SALAD
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, garlic, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
- Place the salad greens in a medium bowl and add enough dressing to moisten. Sprinkle with a little extra salt and pepper, if desired, and serve immediately.
SPINACH SALAD W/GREEN ONION VINAIGRETTE
This is a great Spinach Salad. This is one of the many ways I get my kids to eat spinach. It is also great to serve to guests.
Provided by lisar
Categories Spinach
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- SALAD: Toss iceberg lettuce, spinach, onion, mushroom slices, grated Swiss chees and bacon in large bowl.
- DRESSING: Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend well.
- Just before serving pour dressing over the salad and toss.
- You can also serve the dressing to the-side of the salad.
SPINACH SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Combine all the ingredients for the Citrus Vinaigrette in a jar or a tight-sealing plastic container. Shake to blend.
- Combine the spinach, orange segments, almonds, red onion, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss with the Citrus Vinaigrette. Serve on individual plates, topped with 1 or 2 Parmesan Frico.
- Note
- To cut orange segments, first use a small sharp knife to cut off the top and bottom of the orange. Stand the orange on one of the cut ends and make long, straight cuts to slice away all of the peel and white pith. Hold the peeled orange in your palm and cut on each side of the membranes to free the segments.
ONION VINAIGRETTE SALAD
"The recipe for this pretty salad dressing was given to me a long time ago by my sister-in-law," comments Harriet Stichter of Milford, Indiana. "We like the mixture's onion flavor so much we keep some in our refrigerator year-round."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5m
Yield 2-1/2 cups dressing.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first eight ingredients; shake well. In a salad bowl, combine greens and vegetables. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Store any leftover dressing in a refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
SPINACH SALAD WITH GRILLED RED ONION AND TAHINI VINAIGRETTE
Categories Salad Leafy Green Onion Broil Summer Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For Vinaigrette:
- Combine all ingredients except oil in blender and blend well. Gradually blend in oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- For Salad:
- Cut onions lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick wedges, leaving root ends intact. Place onions in 15x10-inch glass baking dish. Pour 1 cup vinaigrette over onions, coating evenly. Let marinate 3 hours. Chill remaining dressing. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill onions.)
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high-heat) or preheat broiler. Sprinkle onions with salt and pepper. Grill or broil onions until golden. turning occasionally, about 12 minutes. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
- Place spinach in large bowl. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Fill radicchio leaves with spinach. Top with grilled onions. Pass remaining dressing separately.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, young spinach leaves. Avoid wilted or yellowed leaves.
- To save time, use pre-washed spinach. Just be sure to dry it thoroughly before using.
- If you don't have green onions, you can substitute chopped white or red onion.
- To make the vinaigrette ahead of time, simply whisk all of the ingredients together and store in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- For a more flavorful vinaigrette, use a good quality olive oil.
- If you're watching your calories, you can reduce the amount of oil in the vinaigrette or use a light olive oil.
- Serve the salad immediately, or it will start to wilt.
Conclusion:
This spinach salad with green onion vinaigrette is a delicious and healthy side dish or light lunch. It's packed with nutrients, including vitamins A, C, and K, and it's also a good source of fiber. The green onion vinaigrette adds a bright and tangy flavor to the salad, and it's a great way to use up any leftover green onions. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a healthy side dish for your next party, this spinach salad is sure to please.
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