Best 2 Thanksgiving Spinach Salad Recipes

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and food. And what better way to celebrate than with a delicious spinach salad? This refreshing and flavorful salad is perfect for any Thanksgiving gathering. It's made with fresh spinach, crisp apples, and crumbled bacon. Creamy feta cheese and crunchy walnuts add flavor and texture, while a tangy vinaigrette dressing brings it all together. Looking for a vegetarian option? Simply omit the bacon. And if you're short on time, use a store-bought vinaigrette dressing. This versatile salad is sure to be a hit with everyone at your Thanksgiving table. Also featured in this article are two other delicious spinach salad recipes: a warm spinach salad with roasted butternut squash and a spinach salad with strawberries and goat cheese. All three of these salads are easy to make and packed with flavor. So whether you're looking for a traditional Thanksgiving salad or something a little different, you're sure to find a recipe here that you'll love.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH POMEGRANATE SALAD

Spinach Pomegranate Salad image

A very quick and nutritious salad made with pomegranate seeds and feta cheese.

Provided by SarieNickle

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves, rinsed and drained
¼ red onion, sliced very thin
½ cup walnut pieces
½ cup crumbled feta
¼ cup alfalfa sprouts
1 pomegranate, peeled and seeds separated
4 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette

Steps:

Place spinach in a salad bowl. Top with red onion, walnuts, feta, and sprouts. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the top, and drizzle with vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 584.6 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

THANKSGIVING SPINACH SALAD & SWEET ONION DRESSING

Thanksgiving Spinach Salad & Sweet Onion Dressing image

Tangy-sweet dressing--WITHOUT bacon grease!!!--and lots of interesting ingredients not usually found in Spinach Salad. The dressing is WONDERFUL on other types of salads too.

Provided by Debber

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 25m

Yield 1 cup, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 eggs
10 -12 slices bacon
1/2 cup slivered almonds
2 (8 ounce) bags spinach (see NOTE)
1 (6 ounce) can water chestnuts, sliced
1 (15 ounce) can bean sprouts
1 (6 ounce) can mandarin oranges
1 cup canola oil
1 medium yellow onion, quartered
1/8 cup cider vinegar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup catsup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

Hard-boil two eggs (place in pot of water, bring to a boil; boil 3 minutes, turn off the heat--let sit in hot water 11 minutes, then pour off the water & cover with ice-cold tap water until cooled enough to handle); peel and slice or coarsely chop.
While that is working, fry the bacon, crumble into bite-size pieces; set aside.
Toast the almonds to a light golden brown (watch carefully so they don't burn).
Dump greens into a large serving bowl; set aside.
Drain the chestnuts, sprouts and oranges (rinse with sink sprayer -- and let drip while the eggs and bacon are working); set aside.
DRESSING: Add all these ingredients to a blender and PULSE whirl until well-mixed (but NOT pulverized---you want to see little flecks of onion in there).
Add water chestnuts, sprouts and oranges to the greens.
Drizzle dressing lightly over salad; toss gently.
Serve salad along with remaining dressing.
NOTE: Make one bag spinach, the other bag Romaine or a mixture of something interesting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 777.9, Fat 60.2, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 96.2, Sodium 575.9, Carbohydrate 51.9, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 38.6, Protein 13.7

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Choose spinach that is deeply green and crisp, and use a variety of nuts and seeds for added texture and flavor.
Don't overdress the salad. A light dressing will allow the flavors of the spinach and other ingredients to shine through.
If you're making the salad ahead of time, wait to add the dressing until just before serving. This will prevent the salad from getting soggy.
Serve the salad immediately after preparing it. Spinach salad is best when it's fresh.

Conclusion:

This thanksgiving spinach salad is a delicious and healthy way to start your holiday meal. It's packed with nutrients and flavor, and it can be easily customized to your liking. Serve it as a side dish or as a main course, and enjoy the compliments from your guests!