Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Spinach Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish that tantalizes the taste buds. Featuring a medley of crisp baby spinach, roasted garlic, and smoky bacon, this salad is dressed in a luscious roasted garlic and bacon vinaigrette that elevates each bite to new heights of culinary excellence.
Accompanying this main attraction are three additional recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and culinary desires. For a vegan alternative, the Vegan Spinach Salad offers a symphony of flavors with its zesty lemon-tahini dressing, while the Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing provides a comforting and hearty option. Completing the trio is the Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Goat Cheese, a delightful combination of sweet and tangy flavors that will leave you craving more.
Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the steps of creating these exceptional spinach salad variations. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary adventures, these recipes are designed to inspire and delight, transforming your kitchen into a haven of gastronomic exploration.
HEARTY SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING
This warm, hearty spinach and bacon salad offers comfort at any meal. The glossy dressing features a hint of celery seed for a special touch. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place spinach in a large salad bowl; set aside. In a small nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. , In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Stir in the brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard, celery seed and pepper. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. , Remove from the heat; pour over spinach and toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges
SPINACH SALAD WITH GARLIC DRESSING
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 WARM BACON DRESSING
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
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 BACON DRESSING
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
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 & BACON SALAD
Make and share this Spinach & Bacon Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CountryLady
Categories Spinach
Time 15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine dressing ingredients in a small shaker& shake well.
- Wash& dry spinach leaves and place in salad bowl.
- Peel onion, cut in half, slice thinly, separate ring halves& add to salad bowl.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl.
- Pour dressing over all& toss.
SPINACH SALAD W/ ROASTED GARLIC AND BACON DRESSING
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...
Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Categories Lettuce Salads
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375.
- 2. Combine 1/4 cup oil and garlic in small baking dish.
- 3. Cover with foil; bake until garlic is very tender, about 35 minutes.
- 4. Using slotted spoon, transfer garlic to work surface and finely chop.
- 5. Transfer garlic to medium bowl. Reserve roasted garlic oil.
- 6. Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 4 minutes.
- 7. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels.
- 8. Pour drippings into medium bowl.
- 9. Add vinegar, shallot, mustard, honey, molasses and tarragon and whisk to blend.
- 10. Add roasted garlic, garlic oil, bacon and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and whisk to blend well.
- 11. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
- 12. Place spinach, sliced onion and blue cheese in large bowl.
- 13. Toss with enough dressing to coat.
- 14. Serve.
SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON-MUSTARD DRESSING
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
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 WARM BACON DRESSING
My spinach salad with a comforting bacon dressing is a recipe I turn to again and again in winter. It's quick, elegant and so delicious. I can always count on compliments. -Sandy Davis, Prescott, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings., Add vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, mustard and seasonings to drippings; heat through, stirring to blend. Transfer to a small bowl; gradually whisk in oil. Stir in half of the bacon., Place spinach, onion and eggs in a large bowl; toss with warm dressing. Sprinkle with remaining bacon; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 25g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 196mg cholesterol, Sodium 373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right spinach: Baby spinach or young spinach leaves are best for this salad as they are more tender and have a milder flavor.
- Roast the garlic: Roasting mellows the sharpness of garlic and brings out its sweetness. Wrap unpeeled garlic cloves in foil and roast at 400°F for 20-25 minutes or until soft. Squeeze out the roasted garlic from the skins before using.
- Make the dressing ahead of time: The dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Just bring it to room temperature before using.
- Don't overcook the bacon: Crispy bacon is best for this salad. Cook the bacon over medium heat until it is browned and crispy, but not burnt.
- Add other toppings: Feel free to add other toppings to your salad, such as crumbled blue cheese, sliced hard-boiled eggs, or chopped walnuts.
Conclusion:
This spinach salad with roasted garlic and bacon dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. The roasted garlic and bacon dressing adds a flavorful and smoky touch to the salad, and the spinach, bacon, and mushrooms provide a variety of textures and flavors that make this salad a hit. Whether you are serving it as a side dish or a main course, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.
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