Best 17 Spinach Salad With Dressing Recipes

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**Spinach Salad with Dressing: A Refreshing and Nutritious Dish**

Spinach salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the delicate flavor of spinach with a variety of textures and flavors. It is a versatile salad that can be enjoyed as a light lunch, a healthy side dish, or as part of a larger meal. With its vibrant green hue and crisp texture, spinach makes a beautiful and nutritious base for a salad. This article presents a collection of spinach salad recipes, each offering a unique combination of flavors and textures. From a classic spinach salad with a tangy vinaigrette dressing to a warm spinach salad with bacon and mushrooms, there is a recipe here to suit every taste. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a sophisticated dish to impress your guests, these spinach salad recipes are sure to satisfy.

Here are our top 17 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH SALAD DRESSING



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Sweet, creamy, and a little bit tangy, this Spinach Salad Dressing pairs perfectly with a crispy, fresh spinach salad!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Dressing     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅓ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 ½ teaspoons honey
1 clove garlic (minced)
¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
8 cups spinach
2 hard boiled eggs (sliced)
8 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
3 green onions (sliced)
2-3 fresh mushrooms (sliced)
¼ cup feta cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine dressing ingredients in a small jar with a lid. Shake well to combine and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Toss dressing with spinach just before serving.
  • Add remaining ingredients on top of salad. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Sodium 385 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPINACH SALAD WITH CURRY DRESSING



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This lively salad is packed with brain boosters! Straight from our Test Kitchen, the spinach leaves and colorful fruits are topped with crunchy pecans and a curry dressing.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups fresh baby spinach
3/4 cup orange segments
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted
DRESSING:
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
Dash salt

Steps:

  • On two salad plates, arrange the spinach, orange segments, onion and blueberries. Sprinkle with pecans. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH SALAD WITH RHUBARB DRESSING



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Spinach salad is excellent with this tangy topping, which really perks it up. A friend shared a similar salad dressing recipe with me and I modified it a bit. The rhubarb adds rosy color and mouthwatering flavor.-Twila Mitchell, Lindsborg, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons grated onion
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
SALAD:
6 cups torn fresh spinach
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup bean sprouts
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 to 2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine rhubarb, sugar and vinegar; cook over medium heat until the rhubarb is tender, about 6 minutes. Drain, reserving about 6 tablespoons juice; discard pulp. , Pour juice into a jar with tight-fitting lid; add oil, onion, Worcestershire sauce and salt. Shake well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Just before serving, combine salad ingredients in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 35g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 454mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

PATSY'S SPINACH SALAD DRESSING



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I loved this salad, it served at my wedding shower, and the hostess was kind enough to share it with me. Toss with baby spinach, red onions, fresh mushrooms and bacon bits.

Provided by LAM

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Sour Cream Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup vegetable oil (such as Pure Wesson®)
5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dry mustard

Steps:

  • Whisk oil, vinegar, sugar, sour cream, parsley, garlic salt, black pepper, and mustard together in a bowl until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 115 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

ZESTY SPINACH SALAD DRESSING



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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

¾ cup canola oil
¼ cup cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, halved
2 teaspoons white sugar
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

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 AND STRAWBERRY SALAD



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My family loves this all year round if we can find strawberries. Even the grandchildren love this salad. Quick and easy.

Provided by JerJer

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 bunches spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
4 cups sliced strawberries
½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup white wine vinegar
½ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together the spinach and strawberries.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, paprika, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds. Pour over the spinach and strawberries, and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 69.3 mg, Sugar 17.1 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH DRESSING



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This is from a woman in my small group. It has one of the few salad dressings I will eat. The amounts of the salad ingredients can all be adjusted according to personal preference.

Provided by CongoGirl

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 -2 bunch spinach leaves (or one bag fresh spinach)
5 stalks celery, chopped
1 bunch green onion, chopped
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges
1 cucumber, sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Put the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Put the sliced almonds and 1/4 cup sugar in a fry pan on the stove. Cook over medium high heat, stirring frequently, until the almonds are slightly toasted and the sugar has carmelized, 5-10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix the remaining dressing ingredients in a bowl.
  • Stir the almond mixture into the bowl with the other ingredients; mix to coat almonds.
  • Toss dressing with salad ingredients in bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.4, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 3.1, Sodium 408.4, Carbohydrate 55.1, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 40.1, Protein 10

SPINACH SALAD WITH GARLIC DRESSING



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces bacon
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Pinch salt and pepper
Pinch salt and pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound leaf spinach, tough stems removed
8 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced

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.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY YOGURT DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 red bell peppers, roasted, seeded, peeled and julienned
1 bunch oregano, leaves only, roughly chopped
1/2 cup green olives, pitted and roughly chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch spinach, stems removed, washed and dried
1/4 red cabbage, cored and finely shredded
3 Italian Roma tomatoes, cored, seeded julienned
1 small red onion, julienned
1 small jicama, peeled and julienned
2 pickling cucumbers, peeled and julienned
Creamy Yogurt Dressing, recipe follows
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 to 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 cup plain yogurt (as pure as possible, without stabilizers, pectin, etc.)

Steps:

  • Mix together the red pepper strips, oregano, olives, olive oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl and reserve.
  • For the salad, tear the spinach leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large bowl with the cabbage, tomatoes, red onion, jicama and cucumbers and toss well. Top with dressing and serve.
  • For the dressing, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic in a blender and puree until smooth. Add the yogurt and blend briefly to combine.
  • To serve, pour the yogurt dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly. Divide and place on 6 serving plates. Top each with a large spoonful of the red pepper garnish.

SPINACH SALAD DRESSING



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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

½ cup olive oil
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

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

SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING



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This tangy dressing, enriched with flavorful bacon drippings, is great over any hearty green but is especially tasty with sweet spinach. Add grilled chicken or salmon and call it a meal.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 strips bacon
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped capers
1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
1 hard-boiled egg, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh chives
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
5 ounces baby spinach leaves (about 8 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning once, until very crisp, 7 to 9 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Spoon up 1 tablespoon of the remaining drippings and add them to a small measuring cup along with the olive oil.
  • Whisk together the vinegar, capers, mustard, egg and oil mixture in a large salad bowl. Stir in the chives and parsley. Add the spinach to the bowl and toss to coat. Finely chop the reserved bacon and sprinkle over the top of the salad. Season to taste.

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 BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 anchovy fillets
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 large slices sourdough bread, crusts trimmed, torn into bite-size pieces
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese (about 1 ounce)
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
8 cups baby spinach (about 5 ounces)
1 small head red-leaf lettuce, torn (about 6 cups)
1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Soak the red onion in a small bowl of ice water, about 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
  • Meanwhile, make the croutons: Mash the anchovies with a fork. Combine the olive oil, mashed anchovies, 1 grated garlic clove and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Let stand 5 minutes. Add the torn bread and toss with your hands until the bread absorbs the oil. Spread on a baking sheet and bake, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool.
  • Whisk the buttermilk, sour cream, blue cheese, vinegar, parsley, the remaining grated garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl until combined. Add the spinach, lettuce, cucumber, red onion and croutons; toss well.

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 :

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON-MUSTARD DRESSING



Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon-Mustard Dressing image

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

1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and sliced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
4 strips crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
10 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded
½ cup toasted sliced almonds
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large shallot, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
⅓ cup white wine vinegar
⅓ cup Dijon mustard
⅓ cup honey
2 strips crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
salt and pepper to taste

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 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.

SPINACH SALAD DRESSING



Spinach Salad Dressing image

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

2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup canola oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Fresh spinach leaves

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.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh spinach leaves that are dark green and crisp.
  • If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use baby spinach or even arugula.
  • To make the dressing, you can use any type of vinegar you like. White vinegar, apple cider vinegar, and balsamic vinegar are all good choices.
  • If you don't have shallots, you can use a small onion instead.
  • To make the salad more substantial, you can add some cooked chicken, bacon, or tofu.
  • For a vegan version of the dressing, you can use olive oil instead of butter and omit the honey.

Conclusion:

Spinach salad with dressing is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed all year long. It's packed with nutrients and antioxidants, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. With so many variations to choose from, there's sure to be a spinach salad recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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