Best 9 Sweet And Sour German Spinach Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure to savor the delectable Sweet and Sour German Spinach, a symphony of tangy, sweet, and earthy flavors. Prepared with fresh spinach leaves, this dish is transformed into a vibrant and flavorful side dish. Indulge in three variations of this classic recipe, each presenting unique twists and tantalizing taste experiences.

The first recipe stays true to tradition, featuring a harmonious blend of sautéed spinach, crisp bacon, aromatic onions, and a tangy dressing. For a delightful vegetarian option, the second recipe replaces bacon with sautéed mushrooms, offering a rich and umami-packed alternative. Craving a bit of spice? The third recipe infuses a touch of heat with the addition of red pepper flakes, creating a vibrant and zesty dish.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes provide easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips to ensure success in the kitchen. Discover the versatility of spinach as it transforms into a delectable side dish, perfect for complementing grilled meats, fish, or vegetarian main courses.

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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.

HEARTY SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



Hearty Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing image

This warm, hearty spinach and bacon salad offers comfort at any meal. The glossy dressing features a hint of celery seed for a special touch. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 cups torn fresh spinach
3 bacon strips, diced
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/3 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Place spinach in a large salad bowl; set aside. In a small nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. , In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Stir in the brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard, celery seed and pepper. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. , Remove from the heat; pour over spinach and toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges

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

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 AND SOUR SPINACH JICAMA SALAD



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Really refreshing salad.

Provided by male

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup white sugar
¾ cup olive oil
⅔ cup distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon onion juice
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 (16 ounce) bag fresh spinach
1 jicama, peeled and diced
½ onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup bacon bits
¼ cup sesame seeds
¼ cup pine nuts

Steps:

  • Whisk sugar, olive oil, vinegar, onion juice, mustard, salt, and onion powder together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved.
  • Mix spinach, jicama, onion, bacon bits, sesame seeds, and pine nuts in a large bowl.
  • Pour olive oil dressing over the salad; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 755.6 mg, Sugar 27.2 g

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.

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 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

SWEET AND SOUR SPINACH SALAD



Sweet and Sour Spinach Salad image

A tangy warm bacon 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. Recipe adapted from original by Vikki Rebholz.

Provided by GREG IN SAN DIEGO

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1 dash salt
1/3 cup cold water
1/3 cup white vinegar
1 egg, lightly beaten
18 cups fresh spinach, washed, spun dry, torn and chilled in advance
3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1/2 lb sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
4 slices red onions

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 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 cooked eggs, bacon and onion.
  • Serve immediately in chilled salad bowls.
  • Note: An egg slicer, purchased inexpensively at a local food gadget store, greatly improves the looks of this salad.

Tips:

  • Fresh is Best: Use the freshest spinach you can find for the best flavor and texture.
  • Quick Cooking: Spinach cooks very quickly, so be careful not to overcook it or it will become mushy.
  • Blanching: Blanching the spinach in boiling water for a few seconds helps to preserve its color and nutrients.
  • Squeeze Out Excess Water: After blanching, squeeze out as much excess water from the spinach as possible. This will help to prevent the dish from becoming watery.
  • Use Good Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly affect the final dish. Use good quality vinegar, sugar, and spices.
  • Adjust to Your Taste: Feel free to adjust the amount of vinegar, sugar, and spices to your own taste.

Conclusion:

This sweet and sour German spinach is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to enjoy the health benefits of spinach and is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. Serve it with your favorite main course and enjoy!

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