Best 10 Sue Johnsons Indian Spinach Salad Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to India with Sue Johnson's Indian Spinach Salad, a vibrant and flavorful dish that tantalizes the taste buds. This delectable salad showcases the vibrant flavors of fresh spinach, crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, all tossed in a zesty lemon-tahini dressing. Accompanying this main recipe are two additional variations to cater to various dietary preferences and add a touch of culinary diversity. The Lentil Spinach Salad offers a hearty and protein-packed alternative, while the Vegan Spinach Salad delights with its plant-based goodness, ensuring there's something for everyone to savor.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SUE JOHNSON'S INDIAN SPINACH SALAD



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Had this at a pot luck dinner and I had to have the recipe. The combination of fruits and nuts, chutney and spinach is wonderful. And if you have some rotisserie chicken left over from last nights dinner, chop it up and make this a Main dish Salad.

Provided by Pam Ellingson

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

DRESSING
3 to 4 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1/4 c vegetable oil
2 to 3 Tbsp major greys chutney (large chunks chopped up)
2 tsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp mild curry powder
1 tsp dry mustard
SALAD
8 c spinach, washed well and dried
1 1/2 c unpeeled red apple, diced
1/2 c golden raisins
2 to 3 Tbsp sliced green onions. use white and some of the tops
1/2 c peanuts, dry roasted
2 c rotisserie chicken, deboned and chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all dressing ingredients except the oil in a small mixing bowl. Drizzle in the oil as you whisk to make an emulsion. (It may separate, just whisk again before using) Cover and chill.
  • 2. Place 1 cup of spinach on each plate, top with equal parts of each condiment (apple, raisin, etc.),Reserve the peanuts for garnish. Add chicken if desired.
  • 3. Drizzle each serving with some dressing and sprinkle a few nuts over the entire salad. Pass remaining dressing at the table.

BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH DATES AND ALMONDS



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Sumac, a tart, deep-red spice, is a key ingredient for this recipe from Yotam Ottolenghi, which was featured in a Times article about his cookbook with Sami Tamimi, "Jerusalem." Procuring the spice may be the most challenging thing about this refreshing, well-balanced salad. The pita and almonds are cooked for a few minutes on the stovetop, but that is the only heat required. As for the sumac, it can be found at Middle Eastern groceries, in a well-stocked spice aisle or, as always, online.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     easy, salads and dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon wine vinegar
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
3 1/2 ounces dates (100 grams), preferably Medjool, pitted and quartered lengthwise
Salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (30 grams)
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 small pitas (about 3 1/2 ounces, or 100 grams), roughly torn into 1 1/2 -inch pieces
1/2 cup whole unsalted almonds (75 grams), coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons sumac
1/2 teaspoon chile flakes
5 to 6 ounces baby spinach leaves (150 grams)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Put vinegar, onion and dates in a small bowl. Add a pinch of salt and mix well with your hands. Leave to marinate for 20 minutes, then drain any residual vinegar and discard.
  • Meanwhile, heat butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Add pita and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring all the time, until pita is golden. Add almonds and continue cooking until pita is crunchy and browned and almonds are toasted and fragrant, about 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and mix in sumac, chile flakes and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside to cool.
  • When ready to serve, toss spinach leaves with pita mix in a large mixing bowl. Add dates and red onion, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, the lemon juice and another pinch of salt. Taste for seasoning and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 232, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 209 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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!

APPLE SPINACH SALAD



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This classic apple spinach salad is easy to make with fresh ingredients, tossed with a quick apple cider vinaigrette, and easy to customize with your favorite add-ins.

Provided by Ali

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 ounces fresh baby spinach
2 small apples, cored and thinly sliced
half of a small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/3 cup dried cranberries
3 ounces crumbled goat cheese
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, peeled and minced
a generous pinch of salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all of the vinaigrette ingredients together in a bowl and whisk vigorously (or shake them together in a mason jar) to combine.
  • Add spinach, apples, red onion, walnuts, dried cranberries, and half of the goat cheese to a large bowl. Drizzle with the vinaigrette, and toss to combine.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining goat cheese, and enjoy!

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

SPINACH SALAD (INA GARTEN) RECIPE - (2.9/5)



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Provided by kddozier

Number Of Ingredients 13

DRESSING:
2 bags baby spinach
Red onion, thinly sliced
1 package craisins
Feta cheese, crumbled
Toasted pine nuts or pecans
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 cup sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
Paprika to taste

Steps:

  • Spinach Salad: Toss ingredients together. To toast nuts, put nuts in 400 degree oven for 5 minutes and remove as soon as you can smell them. Dressing: Boil together 1/2 cup white vinegar and 1 cup sugar and remove from heat to cool some. Add remaining ingredients and mix.

SPINACH SALAD



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Categories     Egg     Leafy Green     Appetizer     Side     Quick & Easy     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium shallots, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise (3/4 cup)
1/4 cup olive oil
6 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb curly spinach (about 20 cups), coarse stems discarded
4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a 12-inch skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Add shallots and oil to bacon fat in skillet and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and browned, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and add vinegar, stirring and scraping up any brown bits.
  • Stir in salt and pepper and immediately pour dressing over spinach, tossing to coat. Serve sprinkled with egg and bacon.

GRANDMA'S SPINACH SALAD



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With all its fresh ingredients, this pretty spinach salad was my grandma's favorite. Even my little ones like it (but don't tell them spinach is good for them)! -Shelley Riebel, Armada, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
10 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 13 cups)
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
5 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Whisk first 4 ingredients until sugar is dissolved., In a 13x9-in. dish, layer half of each of the following: spinach, onion, mushrooms and eggs. Repeat layers. Drizzle with dressing; top with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

LADY BIRD JOHNSON'S SPINACH CASSEROLE



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A must Try! This spinach dish is SO good! Got it out of the Houston Chronicle food section, tried it, and my family fell in love with it. My 3 yr. old grandson ate 3 helpings. Best of all it's really easy to make.

Provided by jackdenton

Categories     Spinach

Time 35m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 lbs fresh spinach (I use the frozen) or 2 (10 ounce) boxes frozen chopped spinach (I use the frozen)
6 tablespoons parmesan cheese
6 tablespoons minced onions (heaping)
6 tablespoons light cream or 6 tablespoons half-and-half
6 tablespoons butter, melted, divided (can use low fat or fat free substitute)
salt & fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup cracker crumb

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • If using fresh spinach, wash spinach and drain. Cook damp spinach in a hot skillet until wilted; chop coarsely.
  • Combine spinach with cheese, onion, cream and 4 tablespoons of the butter. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place mixture in a shallow, buttered 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
  • Mix cracker crumbs with remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle over spinach mixture.
  • Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden and lightly crusted.
  • ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.9, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 53.8, Sodium 416.1, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 11.9

SUPER EASY SPINACH AND RED PEPPER SALAD



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This is a delicious salad that takes no time at all to prepare, and it goes with almost any entree.

Provided by CANDUS_P

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup rice vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the baby spinach, red bell pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
  • In a small bowl, mix the olive oil and rice vinegar. Toss with the baby spinach mixture, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 7.3 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 150.5 mg, Sugar 1 g

Tips:

  • Prep the Spinach: Before starting the salad, wash and dry the spinach thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit. Wilting the spinach is optional, but it helps to tenderize the leaves and reduce their volume, making them easier to mix with other ingredients.
  • Slice and Chop Ingredients Evenly: For a uniform texture and even distribution of flavors, slice the almonds, red onion, and mushrooms evenly. Thinly slicing the red onion will help reduce its sharp flavor and make it more palatable.
  • Don't Overdress the Salad: Indian Spinach Salad should be lightly dressed, so use a light hand when drizzling the dressing. Aim for a balance of flavors where the dressing enhances the taste of the ingredients without overpowering them.
  • Serve Immediately: Once dressed, the salad is best enjoyed immediately to prevent the spinach from wilting and losing its crisp texture.

Conclusion:

Sue Johnson's Indian Spinach Salad is a delectable and visually appealing dish that combines fresh flavors and textures. With its vibrant green spinach, crunchy almonds, tangy red onion, and savory mushrooms coated in a flavorful dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit at any gathering. The combination of ingredients and the balance of flavors make this salad a versatile side dish that pairs well with various main courses, such as grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or lentil soup. Its vibrant colors and textures also make it an excellent choice for potlucks, picnics, or lunch boxes. By following the tips and suggestions provided, you can easily recreate this delightful salad in your own kitchen. Experiment with different variations, such as adding crumbled feta cheese, roasted chickpeas, or a squeeze of lemon juice, to personalize the flavors to your liking. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey to create this delightful Indian Spinach Salad that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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