Best 11 Spinach Salad With Sweet And Sour Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony of textures and flavors with ourSpinach Salad with Sweet and Sour Dressing. This vibrant salad features a medley of fresh, crisp spinach, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and tangy red onions. Topped with crumbled feta cheese and a drizzle of our delectable sweet and sour dressing, this salad offers a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory.

Accompanying this main recipe are two additional variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences. For a vegan delight, try our Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing, which boasts a smoky and savory dressing made from tempeh "bacon". Health enthusiasts will relish the Spinach Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing, a refreshing and light dressing that showcases the nutty flavor of tahini.

Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, cooking times, and serving suggestions, ensuring a seamless culinary experience. Whether you're seeking a vibrant main course, a refreshing side dish, or a healthy lunch option, these spinach salad recipes are sure to tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body.

Let's cook with our recipes!

QUICK SWEET-SOUR SPINACH SALAD



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The tang of this salad from Judith Priglmeier rounds out any menu with a splash of color. "Quick and easy is often on my mealtime agenda, so this salad is perfect," she writes from Aitkin, Minnesota. "Plus, I can make if for a few or an entire crew!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (9 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, cranberries and onions. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, sugar, vinegar, mustard and celery seed. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET-SOUR SPINACH SALAD



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A tangy warm dressing pulls together all of the delicious elements in this great-tasting spring salad. The bowl looks colorful, thanks to the red onion and sunny hard-cooked eggs in the mixture. -Vikki Rebholz, West Chester, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
Dash salt
1/3 cup cold water
1/3 cup white vinegar
1 egg, lightly beaten
18 cups fresh spinach, torn
3 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
4 red onion slices, separated into rings

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, mustard and salt. Gradually stir in water and vinegar until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Gradually stir a small amount of hot dressing into beaten egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil., Place spinach in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with warm dressing; toss to coat. Top with the hard-boiled eggs, bacon and onion. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SWEET SPINACH SALAD



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This salad features a tangy dressing sweetened with honey. It's a snap to stir up and drizzle over fresh spinach and green onions.-Marian Platt, Sequim, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup French salad dressing
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons orange juice
3/4 teaspoon paprika
6 cups torn fresh spinach
3/4 cup sliced green onion

Steps:

  • In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine salad dressing, honey, orange juice and paprika; shake well. Place the spinach and onions in a large bowl or divide among individual plates or bowls; drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

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

SPINACH SALAD WITH SWEET VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 eggs
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 onion, minced
3/4 pound chopped uncooked bacon
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1 tablespoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1 pound fresh baby spinach, washed, spun dry and chilled
1 avocado, halved, pitted and flesh diced
1/2 lemon, juiced

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.

PERFECT SPINACH SALAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 whole eggs
Ice
7 slices thick-cut peppered bacon
1 small whole red onion
1 package white button mushrooms
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 dash salt
8 ounces baby spinach, washed, dried and stems removed

Steps:

  • Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Then turn off the heat and allow to sit in the water for 20 minutes. Drain off the water and add ice on top of the eggs.
  • Fry the bacon in a skillet until crispy/chewy. Remove to a paper towel. Drain the fat into a bowl and reserve. Give the skillet a wipe with kitchen paper.
  • Slice the red onion very thinly, and then add to the skillet. Cook slowly until the onions are caramelized and reduced. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  • Slice the mushrooms and add them to the same skillet with a little of the reserved bacon fat if needed. Cook slowly until caramelized and brown. Remove to a plate and set aside. Chop the bacon. Peel and slice the eggs.
  • Make the hot bacon dressing:
  • Add 3 tablespoons of the reserved bacon fat, vinegar, sugar, Dijon and salt to a small saucepan or skillet over medium-low heat. Whisk together and heat thoroughly until bubbly. Add the spinach to a large bowl. Arrange the onions, mushrooms and bacon on top. Pour the hot dressing over the top; toss to combine. Arrange the eggs over the top and serve.
  • Per serving: Calories 270; Total Fat 22.5 grams; Saturated Fat 7.5 grams; Protein 10 grams; Total Carbohydrate 7 grams; Sugar: 2 grams; Fiber 2 grams; Cholesterol 123 milligrams; Sodium 526 milligrams

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calorie, Fat 22.5 grams, SaturatedFat 7.5 grams, Cholesterol 123 milligrams, Sodium 526 milligrams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 2 grams

SWEET 'N' SOUR SALAD DRESSING



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For the salad, Molly relies on a tangy dressing she's been whipping up since childhood. "This is my signature dressing,: she writes. "I don't know where it came from originally, but I still have the tattered recipe card, written in my childish scrawl."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons canola oil
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Torn salad greens

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first seven ingredients; shake well. Serve over salad greens.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET AND SOUR GERMAN SPINACH



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Make and share this Sweet and Sour German Spinach recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marla in TX

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 slices breakfast bacon, not maple bacon
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach (defrosted)
1/4 small onion, chopped
1 egg
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar

Steps:

  • Fry bacon in medium skillet until almost crisp.
  • Fry onion in bacon grease until soft.
  • Remove onion and bacon from grease.
  • Place spinach in grease, stirring until hot.
  • Return onion and bacon to skillet.
  • Mix sugar and vinegar.
  • Beat egg then mix with vinegar and sugar.
  • Pour over spinach.
  • Cook 2-5 minute.
  • Salt to taste.

SPINACH SALAD WITH SWEET-SOUR BACON DRESSING



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This was my mom's favorite thing to make and eat for herself. I didn't appreciate it as a kid, but have to admit that I've learned to love it, too. Perfect with fresh from the garden baby spinach.

Provided by Vina7737

Categories     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 slices diced raw bacon (1/2 cup Tightly packed, more is better!)
1/2 cup finely chopped green onion
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup chicken stock
salt and pepper
10 -12 cups baby spinach leaves, washed well and drained
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted or 1/4 cup salted roasted sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • Cook bacon over medium to high heat until almost crisp.
  • Add onions and fry, stirring, for one minute.
  • Add sugar, stirring over medium heat until sugar starts to develop a golden color.
  • Add the vinegar and stock, season with salt and pepper, and bring back to a boil for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Immediately pour over spinach leaves in a large bowl.
  • Toss to coat spinach evenly and serve.
  • Sprinkle nuts or seeds over each serving, to taste.

SWEET AND SOUR SALAD DRESSING



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This tangy recipe will leave your mouth and food begging for more.

Provided by MissShay

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup white sugar
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup minced onion
⅓ cup ketchup
1 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Stir together sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, onion, and ketchup until the sugar has dissolved. Whisk the vegetable oil into the onion mixture until incorporated. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour; shake well before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 53.4 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-washed spinach.
  • For a sweeter salad, use ripe strawberries.
  • If you don't have feta cheese, use crumbled goat cheese or blue cheese.
  • To make the dressing ahead of time, whisk together the ingredients and store in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • Serve the salad immediately after dressing, as the dressing will wilt the spinach if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

This spinach salad with sweet and sour dressing is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The sweet and sour dressing is a great way to balance the bitterness of the spinach, and the strawberries and feta cheese add a touch of sweetness and tang. This salad is also packed with nutrients, making it a healthy and satisfying meal.

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