Best 9 Spinach Salad With Creamy Parmesan Dressing Recipes

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In this article, we'll introduce you to a delightful and refreshing Spinach Salad with Creamy Parmesan Dressing. This salad is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, featuring crisp and tender spinach leaves, crunchy walnuts, juicy grape tomatoes, and crumbled bacon. The creamy parmesan dressing adds a rich and savory touch, bringing all the ingredients together. Additionally, we'll provide you with a collection of other delicious spinach salad recipes to cater to different tastes and preferences. From a tangy Lemon Vinaigrette Spinach Salad to a warm and comforting Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing, you'll find a variety of options to choose from. Whether you're looking for a light and healthy lunch or a flavorful side dish, these spinach salad recipes are sure to satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY PARMESAN SPINACH



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This recipe, from Priscilla Gilbert of Indian Harbour Beach, Florida, combines fresh baby spinach with a delicious, creamy Parmesan cheese sauce. Crushed croutons top it off and give the side dish a wonderful crunch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2/3 cup onion and garlic salad croutons, crushed

Steps:

  • Place spinach and water in a Dutch oven; cover and cook for 3 minutes or until wilted. Drain and set aside., In the same pan, melt butter. Stir in the cream, lemon zest, garlic and pepper flakes; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until slightly reduced. Stir in cheese and spinach; heat through. Sprinkle with croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 444mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

THE BEST SPINACH SALAD



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Everyone LOVES this salad.

Provided by sweet alice

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 slices bacon
¾ pound fresh spinach
2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
2 tablespoons sweet onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped raw almonds
1 tablespoon raw sunflower seeds
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup ketchup
¼ cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Arrange bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels and crumble.
  • Layer spinach, bacon, eggs, and onion in a large bowl. Sprinkle with almonds and sunflower seeds. Whisk vegetable oil, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; pour over spinach mixture and toss. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 115.9 mg, Fat 37 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1266.7 mg, Sugar 15 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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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

8 ounces young spinach
2 large eggs
8 pieces thick-sliced bacon, chopped
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large white mushrooms, sliced
3 ounces red onion (1 small), very thinly sliced

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 CREAMY PARMESAN DRESSING



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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

4 cups fresh spinach, washed, drained and torn in bite-size pieces
DRESSING:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons evaporated milk
1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed
1-1/2 teaspoons onion flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning

Steps:

  • Combine dressing ingredients (thinning with additional milk, if necessary) and serve over spinach. Cover and refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Facts :

WARM SPINACH SALAD WITH PANCETTA DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 ounces fresh baby spinach, stems removed
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces white mushrooms, sliced
Kosher salt
6 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, cut into 1 1/2-inch strips
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Freshly ground black pepper
2 ounces pine nuts, toasted (about 1/3 cup)

Steps:

  • Combine the spinach and red onions in a large bowl.
  • Heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering. Add the mushrooms and salt to taste, and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until they start to release their moisture and begin to shrink, 2 to 3 minutes. Now let the mushrooms cook undisturbed until their liquid evaporates and they have turned deep golden brown on one side, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir and continue cooking until nicely browned on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes more. With a slotted spoon, remove the mushrooms from the pan and toss with the spinach and onions.
  • In a separate, heavy-bottomed saucepan, cook the pancetta over medium-low heat until dark and crispy, about 15 minutes. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and reserve.
  • To the rendered fat in the pan, add the vinegar, honey and mustard. Bring to a boil and whisk to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste and then pour the warm dressing over the spinach, mushrooms and onions. Add the reserved pancetta and toss to distribute the heat and dressing.
  • Serve in a salad bowl, garnished with pine nuts.

THE BEST SPINACH SALAD EVER



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Fresh spinach with a creamy dressing that all my friends rave over. The dressing also makes a great vegetable dip.

Provided by Autumn

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup milk
¼ cup white sugar
1 (3 ounce) jar bacon bits
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
½ head cauliflower, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the slivered almonds onto a baking sheet, and toast until the nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Watch the nuts carefully as they bake, because they burn quickly. Once toasted, set the nuts aside to cool to room temperature.
  • Mix together the mayonnaise, milk, and sugar in a large salad bowl. Stir in the bacon bits and Parmesan cheese until the dressing is well combined and creamy.
  • Place the spinach leaves, chopped cauliflower, and toasted almonds into the salad bowl, and stir lightly to coat with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 43.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 812.3 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH LEMON AND PARMESAN



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I love simple, yet delicious, recipes and this one qualifies for that description. This is perfect for spring and is an excellent recipe for low-carbers. Be sure to use very fresh baby spinach for this salad. I found this in the Chicago Trib's 'Good Eating' section and they give credit to "The Modern Vegetarian Kitchen" by Peter Berley and Melissa Clark.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, halved
6 ounces very fresh Baby Spinach
1 chunk parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon coarse salt (I used Kosher salt)
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the lemon juice in a small bowl; whisking constantly, slowly add the oil in a steady stream, whisking until the vinaigrette is creamy; set aside.
  • Rub the inside of a large bowl with the cut sides of the garlic halves; add the spinach; drizzle with the reserved lemon vinaigrette; toss gently to coat.
  • Divide the salad among 4 plates.
  • Shave the cheese in wide sheets over each salad with a vegetable peeler.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve.

PARMESAN SPINACH SALAD



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This Parmesan Spinach Salad has it all-including tender chunks of chicken, juicy tomatoes and crunchy cucumbers.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bag (6 oz.) baby spinach leaves
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 medium cucumber, peeled, halved and cut into thin slices
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked, chopped
3/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing

Steps:

  • Toss spinach with tomatoes, cucumbers, chicken and cheese in large bowl.
  • Add dressing just before serving; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 860 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 33 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY DRESSING



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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

1 lb fresh spinach leaves
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
4 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream or 1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
1 -2 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)

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.

Tips:

  • Freshness Matters: Use the freshest spinach leaves possible for the best flavor and texture.
  • Dry Thoroughly: Make sure to dry the spinach leaves thoroughly before assembling the salad to prevent excess water from diluting the dressing.
  • Crispy Bacon: For the best bacon bits, cook them until they are crispy but not burnt.
  • Quality Parmesan: Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor.
  • Chill Before Serving: Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

This spinach salad with creamy Parmesan dressing is a delightful and versatile dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of fresh spinach, crispy bacon, tangy red onion, and creamy Parmesan dressing, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. Whether you are serving it as a side dish or a main course, this salad is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a delicious and healthy salad recipe, give this spinach salad with creamy Parmesan dressing a try. You won't be disappointed!

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