Best 10 Spinach Salad With Swiss Cheese And Bacon Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful and nutritious culinary experience with ourSpinach Salad with Swiss Cheese and Bacon. This vibrant salad combines the crispiness of fresh spinach, the savory flavors of Swiss cheese, the smokiness of bacon, and a tangy dressing to create a symphony of flavors and textures. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with essential nutrients, making it a perfect choice for a healthy and satisfying meal. We also offer a variety of other delicious salad recipes, including a Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing, a Spinach Salad with Strawberries, and a Spinach Salad with Avocado and Feta. Each salad is a unique combination of fresh ingredients and tantalizing flavors, ensuring that there's something for every taste. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing lunch option or a flavorful side dish, these spinach salads are sure to impress.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

MY SPINACH SALAD



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This spinach salad is set apart from the typical spinach salad in two important ways: The red onions, which are usually sliced thin and added to the s

Categories     main dish     salad

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 whole Eggs
7 slices Thick Cut, Peppered Bacon
1 whole Red Onion, Small
1 package Mushrooms, White Button
8 oz. weight Baby Spinach, Washed Dried And Stems Removed
3 tbsp. Reserved Bacon Grease
3 tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar
2 tsp. Sugar
1/2 tsp. Dijon Mustard
1 dash Salt

Steps:

  • Cook eggs: cover with water, bring to a boil, then turn off heat and allow to sit in water for 20 minutes. Drain off water and add ice on top of eggs.Fry bacon until crispy/chewy. Remove to a paper towel. Remove 3 tablespoons grease and set aside. Add 2 add'l tablespoons of grease to a separate skillet over medium heat.Slice red onions very thinly, then add to skillet. Cook slowly until onions are caramelized and reduced. Remove to a plate and set aside.Slice mushrooms and add them to the same skillet. Cook slowly until caramelized and brown. Remove to a plate and set aside.Chop bacon.Peel and slice eggs.Make hot bacon dressing: Add 3 tablespoons bacon grease, vinegar, sugar, and Dijon to a small saucepan or skillet over medium-low heat. Whisk mixture together and heat thoroughly.Add spinach to a large bowl. Arrange onions, mushrooms, and bacon on top. Pour hot dressing over the top; toss to combine.Arrange eggs over the top and serve.Enjoy!

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 SWISS CHEESE AND BACON



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Make and share this Spinach Salad With Swiss Cheese and Bacon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ejgoss2

Categories     Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups Baby Spinach
1 head romaine lettuce, washed and torn
3/4 cup sliced mushrooms
3/4 cup swiss cheese, shredded
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 lb cooked bacon, crumbled
3/4 teaspoon poppy seed
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
3/4 cup canola oil
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon grated onion

Steps:

  • Mix together salad ingredients in a large bowl. Mix dressing in container. Coat and toss salad a few minutes before serving.

BACON, SWISS AND SPINACH SALAD



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Crispy bacon and smooth Swiss cheese make excellent toppings for this spinach salad. It takes about 10 minutes to put together and is simply delicious.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slices OSCAR MAYER Fully Cooked Bacon
6 cups torn spinach
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 tomato, chopped
1/4 cup KRAFT Lite Balsamic Parmesan Asiago Vinaigrette Dressing
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Swiss Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat bacon as directed on package until crisp; crumble bacon.
  • Toss bacon, spinach, mushrooms and tomato in large bowl.
  • Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese; toss lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 8 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON-MUSTARD DRESSING



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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 WARM BACON DRESSING



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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

3 bacon strips, chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Dash ground nutmeg
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup olive oil
6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups)
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped

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.

BACON-SWISS TOSSED SALAD



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THIS RECIPE came from a cookbook compiled by the women of our church in my hometown of Chico, California. It's pretty and tasty. Best of all, it can be put together a couple of hours before serving. When it's time, a simple toss and it's ready. -Cathee Bethel, Philomath, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 cups mixed salad greens
1 medium red onion, sliced
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
8 ounces sliced Swiss cheese, julienned
1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, salt and pepper. In a large salad bowl, layer a third of the greens and a third of the mayonnaise mixture, onion, peas and cheese. Repeat the layers twice. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Just before serving, add the bacon and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 29g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 547mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

BONNIE'S LAYERED SPINACH AND BACON SALAD



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This is a delicious salad for a crowd or large family meal. For years I was able to eat this wonderful salad at our college potlucks, and then one day, my boss gave us the recipe for it. Now I can share it with you! Enjoy! Photo is my own. Recipe:Compliments of Maria

Provided by BonniE !

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 to 3 bunches of fresh spinach, washed and torn into small pieces. i prefer baby spinach torn.
5 hard boiled eggs chopped
1/3 to 1/2 pound boiled ham, sliced
1/2 pound swiss cheese, cut in strips
1 small red onion sliced thin, or 1 bunch of green onions chopped or mix both
1 package frozen peas, thawed but not cooked
1/2 pound bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
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salad dressing recipe:
1 cup of sour cream
1 pint of best foods mayonnaise
2 teaspoons sugar
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. MAKING THE SALAD: Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar and salt and pepper to taste, whisk and set aside. Note: This recipe may be cut in half and put in an 8 X 8 glass baking dish. You will make two layers.
  • 2. In a casserole or lasagna dish, put the first layer of spinach.
  • 3. Add cheese, onions, eggs, ham, peas.
  • 4. Cover with 1/2 of the dressing. Repeat layers of ingredients, finishing with the rest of the dressing on top.
  • 5. REFRIGERATE: Cover and refrigerate overnight to blend the flavors. Just before serving sprinkle the crisp bacon on top. Cut in squares to serve.

MAJESTIC LAYERED SPINACH SALAD



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Discover what makes our Majestic Layered Spinach Salad so special. All your favorite salad fixings have a home in our Majestic Layered Spinach Salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Side Dish Recipes

Time 5h15m

Yield 12 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups loosely packed shredded fresh spinach
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese, divided
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small red onion, sliced, separated into rings
2 pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen peas, thawed
3/4 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. dill weed
1/2 tsp. sugar
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled

Steps:

  • Layer spinach, 1 cup cheese, mushrooms, onions and peas in 2-1/2-qt. bowl.
  • Mix mayo, dill and sugar; spread over salad, completely covering top of salad. Refrigerate 5 hours.
  • Top with remaining cheese and bacon before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 270 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

BACON SPINACH SALAD



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Even our kids-who normally don't care for spinach-can't resist this salad with its rich dressing and crumbled bacon. Of course, you can use other greens instead of spinach. -Gretchen Kuipers, Platte, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 bacon strips, chopped
6 cups torn spinach leaves
1/2 small head iceberg lettuce, torn
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Refrigerate greens and onions in a salad bowl until serving. Combine remaining ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Just before serving, pour dressing over greens; toss to coat. Serve with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 427mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • For a healthier version of the salad, use low-fat or fat-free bacon and Swiss cheese.
  • To save time, you can use pre-cooked bacon and pre-shredded Swiss cheese.
  • If you don't have poppy seeds, you can use sesame seeds or chopped walnuts instead.
  • To make the salad more flavorful, you can add a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper or a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
  • This salad is also a great way to use up leftover bacon and Swiss cheese.

Conclusion:

Spinach salad with Swiss cheese and bacon is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this one a try!

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