Indulge in a culinary delight with our exquisite Spinach Salad with Warm Gorgonzola Dressing. This refreshing and flavorful salad combines the crispness of fresh spinach with the tangy sweetness of dried cranberries, the crunch of walnuts, and the savory sharpness of crumbled gorgonzola cheese. Drizzled with a luscious warm gorgonzola dressing, this salad becomes a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
This recipe provides a detailed guide on how to prepare this delightful dish. We'll take you through the process of selecting the freshest spinach leaves, preparing the walnuts, and crafting the perfect warm gorgonzola dressing. We'll also offer tips on how to store and serve the salad for maximum enjoyment.
In addition to the main recipe, we've also included variations to cater to different dietary preferences and tastes. For those who prefer a vegan option, we present a mouthwatering Vegan Spinach Salad with Warm Tahini Dressing. This recipe showcases the nutty flavor of tahini, creating a rich and creamy dressing that beautifully complements the spinach and other ingredients.
For those who love the classic combination of bacon and blue cheese, our Spinach Salad with Bacon and Blue Cheese Dressing will surely satisfy. The smoky bacon adds a delightful layer of flavor, while the tangy blue cheese dressing brings a bold and assertive touch to the salad.
If you're looking for a lighter and more refreshing option, our Spinach Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is the perfect choice. The bright and zesty lemon vinaigrette dressing enhances the natural flavors of the spinach, creating a salad that is both invigorating and satisfying.
With its vibrant colors, delightful textures, and symphony of flavors, our Spinach Salad with Warm Gorgonzola Dressing is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Whether you're following the main recipe or exploring the variations, you'll have a delicious and visually stunning salad that will impress your family and friends.
SPINACH AND GORGONZOLA SALAD
This is an easily assembled recipe with a wonderful combination of flavors. Enjoy! -Nadine Mesch, Mount Healthy, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries, cashews and cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts :
WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING
Warm crispy bacon is the star of this simple spinach salad. We upped the ante with tender mushrooms, fresh red onion and hard-boiled eggs for a hearty salad your whole family can enjoy.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the spinach in a large bowl and leave at room temperature. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Use a slotted spoon to gently lower the eggs into the water. Boil until both the whites and yolks are set (hard-boiled), about 10 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl filled with ice water and cool completely. Once cool, peel the eggs and cut each into quarters.
- Meanwhile, put the bacon in a large skillet and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Remove half of the bacon fat to a small bowl and reserve.
- Return the skillet and remaining bacon fat to medium heat. Add the mushrooms, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and a few grinds of black pepper to the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in the reserved bacon fat, vinegar, mustard and honey and whisk until smooth and emulsified. Taste and season with more salt and pepper.
- Pour the hot bacon dressing over the spinach and toss until evenly coated and slightly wilted. Transfer to a platter and top with the eggs, red onion and reserved bacon.
SPINACH SALAD WITH SWEET ROASTED PECANS AND GORGONZOLA WITH SHERRY SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Dave Lieberman
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place spinach in serving bowl.
- Toss pecans with vegetable oil, sugar and salt. Lay out on baking sheet. Roast until shade darker and aromatic, about 7 to 8 minutes. Set aside.
- Make dressing by combining olive oil, vinegar, shallots and salt and pepper in a bowl and whisking together or place in sealable container and shake.
- Toss spinach with dressing, Gorgonzola and pecans.
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.
WARM SPINACH SALAD WITH PANCETTA AND GORGONZOLA DRESSING
Had a salad like this but with roasted garlic and frisee at the Frisky Oyster in Greenport, Long Island, NY. Tried to find the recipe on line and found this. Haven't tried it yet.
Provided by Oolala
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the dressing, place vinegar, shallots, garlic and mustard in a medium size bowl and mix well.
- Slowly mix in the olive oil to blend.
- Season with cracked black pepper and set aside.
- Now for the salad, take the chopped pancetta and saute it until crisped and place on paper towels.
- On medium heat, place a large stainless bowl directly on the flame. Add.
- your dressing to the bowl then add the remaining salad ingredients and toss lightly.
- Divide onto 4 plates and serve.
WARM SPINACH SALAD
This salad can be varied by substituting your family's favorite greens for the spinach. If you're really pressed for time, a bottled spinach dressing should work nicely besides.-Elizabeth Montgomery, Allston, MA
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, saute garlic in oil for 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Stir in vinegar, salt and pepper. Add spinach and toss to coat. Place on plates or in bowls; top with eggs and croutons if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
PERFECT SPINACH SALAD
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
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
THE BEST SPINACH SALAD EVER
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
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
SPINACH, STRAWBERRY AND GORGONZOLA SALAD
This delightful spring salad combines spinach leaves with strawberries, the delicious tang of gorgonzola cheese, a lovely vinaigrette and finished off topped with the crunch of candied walnuts. Makes a great luncheon dish or for an elegant entree salad add grilled chicken cut into bite sized pieces.
Provided by MarieRynr
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place onion in a small glass or stainless steel bowl. Add enough water to cover. Chill, covered with plastic wrap for 30 minutes or longer.
- Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan. Plunge the walnuts into the boiling water. Boil for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon to a small bowl. Add the icing sugar and toss until the walnuts are well glazed.
- heat the vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Drop the walnuts carefully into the hot vegetable oil, keeping the walnuts seperated. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until dark golden brown. Remove to a wire rack lined with parchment paper to cool.
- Heat the walnut oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots. Saute for 2 minutes or until translucent. Remove from heat. Add the vinegar, salt and pepper. Do not overseason with salt as the cheese is quite salty also. Whisk until lightly emulsified.
- Tear the spinach into bite size pieces into a large bowl. Drain the onion. Add the onion, strawberries and cheese, tossing to mix well. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss until lightly coated. Divide among salad plates and top with the candied walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.1, Fat 57, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 21.3, Sodium 449.8, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 11.7, Protein 10.9
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 GORGONZOLA CHEESE
This is just a wonderful salad with a great combination of flavors with the sweetness of the fruit and the tartness of the dressing and cheese. It is a spin-off of LonghornMama's Fruit 'n' Veggie Salad which is also a great salad. I made this again for my Easter weekend meal and added about 1/2 cup of dried bananas to it and would highly recommend doing that in the original recipe. :)
Provided by Nimz_
Categories Fruit
Time 25m
Yield 1 salad, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut stems from spinach and wash and spin dry.
- Chop the apple into small bite size pieces and place in a covered storage bowl or resealable bag.
- Add the lemon juice to the apples and set aside.
- Add the chopped apricots, raisins, broccoli florets and sunflower seeds to the spinach.
- Just before serving add the chopped apples and crumbled gorgonzola cheese.
- Add enough dressing to lightly coat. You will have extra dressing left over, but it keeps well.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Dressing.
- Combine the Enova Salad Oil or light olive oil, honey and Balsamic Vinegar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.5, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 159.7, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 35.2, Protein 6.4
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, baby spinach leaves.
- If you don't have gorgonzola cheese, you can use blue cheese or another strong-flavored cheese.
- To make the dressing ahead of time, simply whisk all of the ingredients together and store in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- When you're ready to serve the salad, simply toss the spinach with the dressing and top with walnuts, cranberries, and crumbled gorgonzola cheese.
- This salad is also delicious served warm or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
This spinach salad with warm gorgonzola dressing is a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this one a try!
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