Best 7 Sweet Sour Spinach Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our diverse collection of sweet and sour spinach salad recipes. Embark on a refreshing adventure with our classic sweet and sour spinach salad, a harmonious blend of crisp spinach, vibrant red onions, tangy cranberries, crunchy almonds, and a luscious dressing that dances on your palate. For a touch of tropical flair, explore our pineapple sweet and sour spinach salad, where juicy pineapple chunks add a burst of sweetness that complements the tangy dressing perfectly. If you're craving a warm and comforting meal, our warm bacon spinach salad hits the spot. Picture tender spinach leaves tossed in a warm bacon dressing, topped with crispy bacon bits and crumbled blue cheese. And for a vegan twist, our vegan sweet and sour spinach salad offers a symphony of flavors with roasted chickpeas, quinoa, and a zesty dressing that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized. Each recipe is carefully crafted to tantalize your taste buds and provide a unique salad experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH SALAD WITH SWEET AND SOUR DRESSING



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One of my favorite salads. Creamy sweet-tart dressing clings easily to spinach, oranges, and red onions. I use baby spinach. You can use canned mandarin oranges, but I like the fresh oranges. Very colorful, great for a special occasion or everyday healthy treat. Everyone loves it. From Sunset Recipe Annual 1988 Edition.

Provided by Imagenie

Categories     Oranges

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs spinach, washed
2 large oranges
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup salad oil
salt

Steps:

  • Wrap spinach leaves in paper towels and chill to crisp, at least 1 hour or up to 1 day.
  • Peel oranges and remove the white membrane, then cut fruit segments from inner membranes. Separate onion slices into individual rings.
  • In a small bowl, mix sugar, vinegar, mustard, celery seed, and paprika until sugar dissolves. Add salad oil, whisking until dressing is the consistency of honey.
  • Combine spinach, oranges, and onion in a serving bowl. Pour dressing over salad, then mix lightly to coat, add salt to taste. Serve at once.

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.

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 SPINACH SALAD



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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.

SWEET-SOUR SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON



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The L&T tasting panel loved this full-flavored contribution from Jennifer Cain. "When I tasted this tangy salad at a cookout, I immediately asked for the recipe," she writes from Bel Air, Maryland. "Even after I pared it down and added veggies, it was still a hit!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and halved
1/2 cup thinly sliced yellow summer squash
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, water chestnuts, squash, mushrooms, garbanzo beans and onion. , In a small bowl, whisk the sugar, oil, ketchup, water, vinegar, garlic and salt. Pour over spinach mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET AND SOUR SPINACH SALAD



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Number Of Ingredients 14

6 slices bacon cut in 1/2 -inch pieces
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup splenda
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons ginger ground
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces tofu (soy bean curd), rinsed and cubed
3/4 cup onion quartered, thinly sliced
1 pound spinach
1 cup bean sprouts rinsed and drained
1 cup celery thinly sliced
3 eggs hard-cooked

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, fry bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels and set aside.2. In a medium bowl, mix oil, vinegar, splenda, soy sauce, ginger, salt and pepper until well blended. Add tofu and onion. Stir and set aside.3. Rinse, stem and drain spinach. Tear into bite-size pieces (you will have about 8 cups). Place in a large salad bowl. Add bean sprouts, celery and bacon, Pour on dressing and toss. Press hard-cooked eggs through a sieve. Sprinkle eggs over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh spinach leaves. If you can't find fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach, but be sure to thaw it and drain it thoroughly before using.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your salad. This will add color, flavor, and nutrients to the dish. Some good options include carrots, cucumbers, radishes, and tomatoes.
  • Toast the nuts before adding them to the salad. This will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Use a light dressing. A vinaigrette or a simple lemon-tahini dressing is a good choice. Avoid using heavy dressings, as they will weigh down the salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This will prevent the vegetables from wilting.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour spinach salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a good way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. With its combination of sweet, sour, and tangy flavors, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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