Best 8 Stir Fry Spinach Salad Recipes

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**Stir-Fry Spinach Salad: A Refreshing and Nutritious Dish for Health-Conscious Individuals**

Indulge in the culinary delight of stir-fry spinach salad, a vibrant and flavorful dish that tantalizes the taste buds while nourishing the body. This salad offers a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring crisp spinach leaves, tender-crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing that brings it all together. With its vibrant colors and nutritional richness, this salad is a feast for the eyes and a boon for overall well-being. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that combines taste, health, and convenience in perfect harmony.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Classic Stir-Fry Spinach Salad:** Experience the timeless flavors of this classic recipe, featuring fresh spinach, crunchy carrots, bell peppers, and a tangy dressing made with lemon juice, olive oil, and Dijon mustard.

2. **Warm Spinach Salad with Bacon and Mushrooms:** Elevate your taste buds with this warm and savory salad, where crispy bacon, earthy mushrooms, and a creamy dressing create a symphony of flavors.

3. **Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Goat Cheese:** Indulge in a delightful combination of sweet strawberries, tangy goat cheese, and a balsamic vinaigrette dressing. This salad is a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors.

4. **Spinach Salad with Quinoa and Chickpeas:** Enjoy a power-packed salad that combines the goodness of spinach, quinoa, chickpeas, and a zesty dressing. This protein-rich salad is a wholesome meal in itself.

5. **Asian-Inspired Spinach Salad:** Embark on a culinary adventure with this Asian-inspired salad, featuring a flavorful dressing made with soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.

6. **Spinach Salad with Avocado and Feta:** Experience a creamy and tangy delight with this salad, featuring ripe avocados, crumbled feta cheese, and a zesty dressing.

7. **Spinach Salad with Apples and Walnuts:** Enjoy a sweet and crunchy twist with this salad, where crisp apples, walnuts, and a honey-mustard dressing create a harmonious balance of flavors.

8. **Spinach Salad with Grilled Halloumi:** Elevate your salad game with grilled halloumi, a Cypriot cheese that adds a delightful savory touch to the fresh spinach and crisp vegetables.

9. **Spinach Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans:** Embark on a journey of flavors with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and a tangy dressing that brings together a medley of textures and tastes.

10. **Spinach Salad with Salmon and Avocado:** Indulge in a protein-packed and omega-3 rich salad featuring succulent salmon, creamy avocado, and a zesty dressing.

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

EASY FRIED SPINACH



Easy Fried Spinach image

This is a dish I stumbled across while I was in China and tried to emulate. Of all my various original recipes, this is the one of my families favorites. It is simple, requires few ingredients and is easy and fast.

Provided by roteir

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

¼ cup canola oil
¼ cup unsalted butter
2 (10 ounce) bags fresh spinach leaves
8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Melt the butter with the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it stops bubbling. This allows the water from the butter to evaporate. Add the garlic; cook and stir for about 2 minutes, until it is just beginning to brown. Put in the spinach leaves and cook for about 5 minutes while stirring, until the leaves are dark and are about 1/4 of their original size.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 76.5 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

STIR-FRIED SPINACH WITH GARLIC



Stir-Fried Spinach with Garlic image

Provided by Food Network

Time 8m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 teaspoons canola oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 pound spinach, fresh, washed with stems removed
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon garlic, minced

Steps:

  • In a large wok over medium heat, heat oil. Stir-fry salt and spinach for 1 minute. When spinach has wilted add sugar and garlic and stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes more. Plate spinach, serve warm or cold.

SPINACH SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup pecans
1 egg white
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 cup salad oil
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon celery seed
2 tablespoons corn syrup
6 cups fresh spinach, washed and dried
2 cups strawberries, sliced (or any fruit desired for color)
3/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced

Steps:

  • Make spiced pecans. Beat egg white until very frothy, but not stiff. Add remaining ingredients, excluding pecans. Now add pecans and mix to coat. Spread pecans on baking sheet in single layer and bake in a preheated 200 degree oven for 45 minutes, turning every 15 minutes.
  • For dressing, shake together all ingredients. Toss together salad ingredients. Toss dressing with salad just before serving, sprinkle dressed salad with pecans.

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD



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If preparing this salad ahead of time, add all the ingredients to the vinaigrette with the exception of the spinach, then add the spinach on top and let stand until ready to toss.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cups lightly packed baby spinach
6 ounces strawberries (1 1/2 cups), hulled and thinly sliced
1/4 cups almonds (1 1/2 ounces), toasted and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
2 ounces feta, crumbled

Steps:

  • Whisk together oil and vinegar in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add spinach, strawberries, almonds, sesame seeds, and feta. Gently toss until spinach is evenly coated with dressing. Serve immediately.

SPINACH, TOFU AND SESAME STIR-FRY



Spinach, Tofu and Sesame Stir-Fry image

You can serve this simple stir-fry with grains or noodles, or (my preference) use it as a filling for a whole wheat pita pocket.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 15m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 pound tofu, cut in small dice
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon grated or minced fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
Soy sauce to taste
1 6-ounce bag baby spinach, rinsed
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Heat the canola oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet or wok, and add the tofu. Stir-fry until the tofu is lightly colored, three to five minutes, and add the garlic, ginger and chili flakes. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about one minute, and add soy sauce to taste. Add the spinach and stir-fry until the spinach wilts, about one minute. Stir in the sesame seeds, and add more soy sauce to taste. Remove from the heat.
  • Using tongs, transfer the spinach and tofu mixture to a serving bowl, leaving the liquid behind in the pan or wok. Drizzle with the sesame oil, and add more soy sauce as desired. Serve with rice or other grains, or noodles. You may also use it as a filling for whole wheat pita bread.

SPINACH STIR FRY WITH GARLIC



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Make and share this Spinach Stir Fry With Garlic recipe from Food.com.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Spinach

Time 10m

Yield 2 , 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons peanut oil
1 garlic clove, minced
6 cups fresh spinach, stems removed (about 8 oz)
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minutes. Add spinach, soy sauce, vinegar and sugar; stir fry 2 minutes until spinach begins to wilt.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

PAN FRIED SPINACH



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Delicious, and easy to prepare. Great Southern dish. Can be served with any meat as a side dish. Great with cornbread.

Provided by RUSTY5

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 slices bacon
2 ⅔ tablespoons butter
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 sweet onion, chopped
3 (6 ounce) bags baby spinach leaves
coarse salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, fry the bacon until evenly brown and crisp. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
  • Melt the butter and heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Mix in the crumbled bacon, garlic, and onion. Cook and stir 2 minutes, then mix in the spinach until evenly coated with the butter and oil. Cover skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook 5 minutes, stirring often, or until spinach is tender. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 15.2 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 233.6 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

HEARTY STIR-FRY SALAD



Hearty Stir-Fry Salad image

"I tossed together this tasty salad for some business friends a few years ago," explains Michelle Smith from Running Springs, California. "The meat has to marinate first, but it's well worth the wait. In fact, after serving this dish I received two proposals for marriage plus one offer to be a live-in cook!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup sherry or chicken broth
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 small onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound boneless beef top round steak, cut into 2-inch strips
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
3 medium carrots, julienned
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
12 cups torn mixed salad greens
3 medium navel oranges, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Pour 2/3 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add beef. Pour 1/3 cup marinade into another plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bags and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. , Drain and discard marinade from beef and chicken. In a large skillet or wok, heat 1-1/2 teaspoons oil; stir-fry beef until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, stir-fry chicken in 1-1/2 teaspoons oil until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm. Stir-fry carrots and broccoli in remaining oil for 5 minutes. Add the green pepper, onion and mushrooms; stir-fry for 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in cilantro and reserved marinade., Toss salad greens and oranges; place on a large serving plate. Top with the stir-fried beef, chicken and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-washed spinach or baby spinach.
  • If you don't have sesame seeds, you can use another type of nut or seed, such as sunflower seeds or chopped peanuts.
  • To make the salad more substantial, add some cooked protein, such as grilled chicken or tofu.
  • For a spicier salad, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of Sriracha sauce.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

Stir-fry spinach salad is a healthy and delicious dish perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. It's packed with nutrients and can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a healthy and tasty salad, give this stir-fry spinach salad a try!

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