Best 8 Spinach Salad With Garlic Dressing Recipes

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Calling all health-conscious foodies! This spinach salad with zesty garlic dressing is a culinary symphony that will tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body. Bursting with vibrant flavors and textures, this delightful dish is a perfect blend of freshness and indulgence. The crisp and tender baby spinach leaves serve as the foundation for a symphony of toppings, including juicy grape tomatoes, crunchy red onions, creamy avocado, and crumbled feta cheese. But the real star of the show is the homemade garlic dressing, a luscious concoction of olive oil, tangy lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, creating a perfect balance of savory and sweet. This vibrant salad is not only delectable but also packed with essential nutrients, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious individuals seeking a satisfying and wholesome meal. So, let's dive into the culinary adventure and explore the detailed recipes to create this extraordinary spinach salad with garlic dressing.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MY FAVORITE SPINACH SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



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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

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or tenders
a generous sprinkling of each - garlic powder, paprika, and salt & pepper
10-16 ounces baby spinach or spring mix
1 large apple cored and thinly sliced*
1 cup blueberries or another favorite fruit - sliced strawberries, halved raspberries, pomegranate seeds, diced pears
half a small red onion peeled and thinly sliced
3/4 cup nuts - toasted pine nuts, glazed pecans, chopped walnuts or slivered almonds use any favorite**
4-6 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola, Feta, Goat, or Blue Cheese
1 batch balsamic vinaigrette (may not use all of it)
Optional add-ins: cooked & crumbled bacon, diced avocado, dried cranberries

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

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

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

SESAME-GARLIC SPINACH SALAD



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The magic of this easy spinach salad is the warm, garlic-infused dressing, which makes the spinach, carrots, radishes and scallions slightly tender and helps them absorb a bit of the dressing.

Provided by Adam Dolge

Categories     Healthy Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce (see Tip)
5 ounces spinach
1 cup shredded carrot (2 medium)
1 cup thinly sliced radishes
½ cup thinly sliced scallions
¼ cup sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Whisk in rice vinegar and tamari (or soy sauce). Transfer the warm dressing to a large bowl and add spinach, carrot, radishes, scallions and sesame seeds. Toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 356 mg, Sugar 5 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH GARLIC DRESSING



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Make and share this Spinach Salad with Garlic Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kathleen Nelson

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 cups spinach
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup diced celery
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon capers
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons vinegar (rice or regular)
1 tomatoes, pureed
1 dash Tabasco sauce
1 cup canola oil
2 -5 cloves garlic, crushed

Steps:

  • ---------Salad----------.
  • boil eggs and chop.
  • wash spinach well and dry, tear into small pieces.
  • in a large bowl combine spinach, onion, celery, eggs, salt and pepper.
  • chill well.
  • just before serving pour garlic dressing over salad and toss lightly.
  • garnish with capers.
  • -----------Dressing-----------.
  • combine all ingriedients and puree with moulinex or hand blender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.1, Fat 39.7, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 124, Sodium 506.3, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.7, Protein 5.5

SPINACH SALAD WITH ROASTED GARLIC AND BACON DRESSING



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This recipe comes from Chef John Currence of the City Grocery Restaurant in Oxford, MS. The dressing for this salad has a wonderful flavor, but I found it too oily as written. I've left the recipe as he wrote it, but I now skip the 3 tablespoons of olive oil, and only add about 1/2 of the oil from the roasted garlic. The flavor is great.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons olive oil
12 large garlic cloves, peeled
4 slices bacon, chopped
1/4 cup sherry wine vinegar
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons light molasses
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh tarragon or 3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, chopped
1 1/2 cups baby spinach leaves, 6 ounces
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup blue cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Combine 1/4 cup oil and garlic in small baking dish.
  • Cover with foil; bake until garlic is very tender, about 35 minutes.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer garlic to work surface and finely chop.
  • Transfer garlic to medium bowl. Reserve roasted garlic oil.
  • Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 4 minutes.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels.
  • Pour drippings into medium bowl.
  • Add vinegar, shallot, mustard, honey, molasses and tarragon and whisk to blend.
  • Add roasted garlic, garlic oil, bacon and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and whisk to blend well.
  • Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Place spinach, sliced onion and blue cheese in large bowl.
  • Toss with enough dressing to coat.
  • Serve.

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, young spinach: Baby spinach or tender salad mix works best for this recipe. Avoid wilted or tough spinach leaves.
  • Whisk the dressing thoroughly: Make sure the garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and honey are well combined to create a smooth and flavorful dressing.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A light coating of dressing is all you need to enhance the flavors of the spinach and other ingredients without overpowering them.
  • Add the dressing just before serving: This will prevent the spinach from wilting and becoming soggy.
  • Feel free to customize the salad: Add other vegetables like sliced mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, or bell peppers for a more colorful and nutritious salad.

Conclusion:

This spinach salad with garlic dressing is a simple yet satisfying dish that's perfect for a light lunch or a healthy side dish. With its fresh, zesty flavors and vibrant colors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. The garlic dressing adds a delicious savory touch that complements the sweetness of the cranberries and the crunch of the almonds. Whether you're a spinach lover or just looking for a new way to enjoy your greens, this salad is definitely worth trying.

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