Best 6 Tossed Smoked Gouda Spinach Salad Recipes

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Calling all salad lovers! Prepare to embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing Tossed Smoked Gouda Spinach Salad extravaganza. This delightful dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring fresh baby spinach as its vibrant canvas, adorned with the smoky, nutty goodness of Gouda cheese. Crisp red onions add a touch of pungency, while dried cranberries burst with sweet-tartness, creating a delightful contrast. Topped with crunchy walnuts and a tangy dressing made from scratch, this salad is a masterpiece that will leave your taste buds dancing.

But wait, there's more! Our article doesn't stop at one amazing recipe. We've curated a collection of equally enticing salad creations that will satisfy every palate. From the classic Caesar Salad with its creamy, garlicky dressing to the refreshing Cucumber and Tomato Salad with its burst of summer flavors, we've got you covered. And for those with dietary preferences, we've included a delectable Vegan Caesar Salad that will make you forget all about traditional dressings.

So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will transform your salad game forever.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GOUDA SPINACH SALAD



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Years ago, our local paper published a book called "Five Star". This recipe is definately that!!

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 slices bacon, cooked and drained
1 cup gouda cheese, grated
4 cups spinach, washed and torn
8 mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 cup green onion, chopped
1/4 vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
good pinch pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon and drain. Crumble and toss with the cheese in a small bowl.
  • Combine vegetable oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, mustard and pepper in a small jar.
  • Place spinach in a large bowl and toss with mushrooms, green onion and bacon cheese mixture. Toss with salad dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.1, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5.4, Sodium 389.5, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 4.4

CHICKEN AND SPINACH QUICHE WITH SMOKED GOUDA



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This hearty egg dish has a tender homemade crust and is packed with shredded chicken, spinach and Gouda.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 3h

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more, for dusting
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, diced and kept very cold
4 teaspoons cider or white vinegar
1/3 cup ice water, plus more, if needed
1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots
1 cup shredded smoked Gouda
1/2 cup shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup roughly chopped thawed frozen spinach, squeezed dry
1 1/4 cups half-and-half
3 large eggs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the flour, sugar and salt in a food processor fitted with a metal blade and pulse to combine. Add about a third of the chilled butter cubes and process until the butter is absorbed. Add the remaining butter and pulse until the butter is the size of peas, 5 or 6 pulses. Add the vinegar. Then, while pulsing quickly a few times, add the ice water through the tube. Squeeze some dough between your fingers; it should just hold its shape without feeling wet. If it is crumbly, add more ice water a tablespoon at a time. Pulse quickly; do not overwork the dough or the crust will be tough. Wrap the dough loosely in a large piece of plastic wrap, then firmly press and flatten it into a thin round. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Lightly dust a work surface with flour, then roll the dough into an 11- to 12-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick. Center the dough in a 9-inch pie plate, with an even overhang all around. Fold the edges and flute or crimp. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Press a piece of foil over the chilled crust, then fill with pie weights, raw beans or rice. Bake to set the crust, about 20 minutes. Remove the foil and weights and bake until the crust is light brown, 5 to 10 minutes more. Let cool slightly before adding the filling.
  • For the filling: Sprinkle the shallot evenly into the crust. Put the Gouda, chicken and spinach in a medium bowl and toss to combine. Sprinkle it in an even layer over the shallots.
  • Whisk together the half-and-half, eggs, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl.
  • Pour the custard over the filling. Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and bake until set, 35 to 50 minutes. Let cool at least 30 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.

TOSSED SPINACH SALAD



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From-scratch French-style dressing is a bold topping that suits the hearty ingredients in this salad. When I make it to share at a get-together, I never have any left over. I take the salad and dressing in disposable containers and come home happily empty-handed. -Myra Innes, Auburn, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 celery ribs, sliced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
3 green onions, sliced
1 cup ketchup
3/4 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake until sugar is dissolved. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 21g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 640mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

SPINACH AND SMOKED GOUDA CRUSTLESS QUICHE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 1 (9-inch) quiche, 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 (10-ounce) box frozen spinach, thawed
2 large eggs
2 egg yolks
2 cups half-and-half
4 ounces grated smoked Gouda cheese, about 1 cup
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Generous pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup chopped trimmed scallions, white and green, about 8
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush a 9-inch glass or ceramic pie pan with the soft butter and sprinkle half the Parmesan on top. Place the pan on a baking sheet.
  • Squeeze the spinach in batches, very firmly by hand, to remove excess water. Put spinach in a food processor, along with the eggs, egg yolks, half-and-half, Gouda, flour, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste. Pulsing until mixture is an even green color with bits of spinach, about 30 seconds. Add the scallions and pulse briefly to mix. Pour mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan and paprika.
  • Place on the lower rack of the oven bake until quiche is just set in the center, about 40 to 45 minutes. Cool completely on a rack before serving.

CREAMY SPINACH WITH SMOKED GOUDA GRATIN



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To make sure this gratin is rich & luscious, be sure to squeeze all the excess liquid from the spinach before adding the bechamel sauce. Bechamel is a classic French white sauce made by stirring milk into a cooked mixture of flour and butter. Adding Smoked Gouda makes it thick, creamy, cheesy and irresistible! Here is anther selection for the coming holidays - Thanksgiving. Food & Wine Magazine, March 2005 edition. From:Speedy Sauce Recipes, recipe by Grace Parisi

Provided by Manami

Categories     Lemon

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons unsalted butter or 2 tablespoons unsalted margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 lb smoked gouda cheese, coarsely shredded
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
1 pinch nutmeg, freshly grated
salt
fresh ground pepper
water
1 1/2 lbs Baby Spinach
1 lemon, juice of (not the bottled kind, please!)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups smoked gouda cheese, bechamel
salt
fresh ground pepper
3 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons smoked gouda cheese, coarsely shredded

Steps:

  • PREPARE SMOKED GOUDA BECHAMEL:.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter or margarine; add the flour and whisk over moderately high heat for 30 seconds.
  • Add the milk and bring to a boil, whisking constantly.
  • Cook over moderate heat, whisking constantly, until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the cream, smoked Gouda, paprika (if using)and nutmeg and whisk just until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.
  • Season with salt & pepper.
  • Use right away or cover directly with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  • PREPARE THE SPINACH:.
  • Preheat the broiler and position a rack 10 inches from the heat.
  • In a large soup pot, bring 1/4 inch of water to a boil.
  • Add the spinach and cook over high heat, tossing with long tongs, until completely wilted, about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer the spinach to a colander and drain, pressing out as much liquid as possible add a squeeze of lemon; put into kitchen towels and press the water out.
  • In a medium, ovenproof skillet, heat the olive oil and pinch of crushed red pepper flakes(if using); add the onion and cook over high heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the wilted spinach and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Add the Smoked Gouda Béchamel and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until bubbling, about 1 minute.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle the spinach with the bread crumbs and shredded Gouda and broil for 2 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.7, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 83.6, Sodium 556.9, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 5.9, Protein 18.6

SMOKED GOUDA VEGGIE MELT



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After a long day of teaching, I like to make these veggie-packed grilled-cheese sandwiches. My 8-year-old daughter is a big fan, too. -Charlie Herzog, West Brookfield, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped fresh broccoli
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place mushrooms, broccoli, pepper and onion in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Roast 10-12 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, place bread slices on a baking sheet. Mix mayonnaise and garlic; spread over bread., Change oven setting to broil. Spoon vegetables over bread slices; sprinkle with cheese. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Fat 37g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 695mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh spinach: Fresh spinach will give your salad the best flavor and texture. If you can't find fresh spinach, you can use baby spinach, but it won't be as flavorful.
  • Don't overcook the bacon: Overcooked bacon will be tough and chewy. Cook it until it's just crispy.
  • Use a good quality smoked gouda cheese: The smoked gouda cheese is the star of this salad, so make sure you use a good quality cheese. Look for a cheese that has a smoky flavor and a creamy texture.
  • Toast the walnuts: Toasting the walnuts will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time: The dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This will save you time when you're ready to assemble the salad.

Conclusion:

This tossed smoked gouda spinach salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that's perfect for any occasion. It's packed with flavor and texture, and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new salad recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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