Indulge in a culinary journey with our Warm Apple Pistachio Spinach Salad, a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors. This vibrant salad boasts fresh spinach leaves as its base, topped with crisp apple slices, crunchy pistachios, creamy goat cheese, and a drizzle of tangy lemon vinaigrette. The warmth of caramelized apples adds a touch of comfort, while a sprinkle of tart cranberries provides a burst of color and flavor. Discover the perfect balance of textures and tastes in this delectable salad.
Alongside the Warm Apple Pistachio Spinach Salad, we present three additional enticing recipes to tantalize your taste buds:
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2. **Easy Tuna Salad Sandwich:** Reimagine the classic tuna salad sandwich with this simple yet satisfying recipe. Flaky tuna is combined with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a touch of sweetness from honey, then piled onto slices of hearty whole-wheat bread. Fresh celery, red onion, and crisp lettuce add a delightful crunch.
3. **Roasted Vegetable and Chickpea Salad:** Experience a vibrant and healthy salad brimming with roasted vegetables and chickpeas. A medley of colorful bell peppers, zucchini, and broccoli is roasted to perfection, then combined with tender chickpeas, refreshing cucumber, and a drizzle of zesty lemon-tahini dressing.
Embark on a culinary adventure with these diverse and flavorful recipes, sure to elevate your meals and impress your palate.
APPLE SPINACH SALAD
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
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!
WARM SPINACH SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Cook 3 slices chopped thick-cut bacon in a skillet until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels; whisk 2 tablespoons of the drippings with 1 diced small shallot, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar and 2 tablespoons water. Toss with one 5-ounce bag baby spinach, 1 cup halved red grapes and 1/2 cup pistachios; season with salt and pepper. Top with 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese and the bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calorie, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 18 milligrams, Sodium 493 milligrams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fiber 3.5 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 7 grams
GREEN APPLE SPINACH SALAD
Don't fret over unexpected company. Here's a refreshing salad that's ready in 20 minutes. "It's healthy...and so good," says Rae Sorensen of Granby, Quebec. "I make sure to have all the ingredients on hand."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, apples and raisins. In a small bowl, whisk the sugar, vinegar, oil, garlic salt and celery salt. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cashews. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts :
HOT SPINACH APPLE SALAD
With a light sweet-tangy dressing, the spinach doesn't wilt and the apples retain their crunch. We serve this salad with homemade bread. -Denise Albers, Freeburg, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. , In same skillet, combine vinegar, brown sugar and reserved drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Cool slightly., Meanwhile, in a serving bowl, combine spinach, apples, onion and bacon. Drizzle with warm dressing; toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPINACH APPLE SALAD
Whenever Mom made this salad, it was the first thing on my plate. With spinach, apples, raisins and a light dressing, this beautiful harvest salad is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. -Darlis Wilfer, Phelps, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, salt and sugar; mix well. Add apple, onion and raisins; toss lightly to coat. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. , Just before serving, combine spinach and romaine in a large salad bowl; add dressing and toss.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
WARM SPINACH SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Wash and dry spinach (or buy bagged, pre-washed spinach). Small dice (1/4" x 1/4") the pancetta, crisp iton low heat and drain off the fat, reserving 2 tablespoons. Set aside. Crumble the blue cheese and set aside Zest the lemons then cut in half and juice. In a saucepan boil 2 cups salt water. Blanch the lemon zest by dropping it into boiling water for 10-20 seconds. Remove zest and immediately run under cold water. Set aside.
- Saute the minced shallots in reserved fat until translucent. Add half of the capers, half of the blanched zest and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Warm over heat. In a bowl toss the spinach, remaining capers, pancetta and crumbled cheese. Toss the salad with warm dressing Garnish with remaining zest and toasted almonds and serve immediately.
WARM SPINACH SALAD
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 22m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add bacon to skillet and brown, reserve the crispy bacon bits and add the shallots and garlic to the pan. Cook 3 to 4 minutes then deglaze the pan with vinegar, turn spinach into pan and wilt down a bit but do not fully cook the spinach, just give it a few turns with tongs. Season the greens with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Place spinach on a serving dish and top with quartered eggs, shavings of cheese and reserved bacon bits.
APPLE-SPINACH SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- TOSS spinach with apples, celery and pecans in large bowl.
- ADD dressing; mix lightly.
QUICK APPLE SPINACH SALAD
This is an eye-catching addition to the table because the red apple contrasts nicely with the green spinach. The versatile dressing would taste great with any salad greens and toppings.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, celery salt and pepper. Let stand for 10 minutes; whisk until sugar is dissolved. , In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach and apple. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts :
ITALIAN PISTACHIO APPLE SALAD
An orange-flavored balsamic dressing lends refreshing flavor to baby greens and apple slices. Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens
Provided by Cook4_6
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- For dressing, whisk together orange juice, balsamic vinegar, mustard, and garlic; gradually whisk in oil until well blended. Set aside to mellow flavors.
- For salad, divide greens among four salad plates. Top with apple slices. Sprinkle with cheese and nuts. Whisk dressing; drizzle over salads.
WARM SPINACH SALAD
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 15m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet and sautee the bacon until the pieces are golden brown. Remove from the heat.
- Mix spinach, mushrooms and onion in a glass or ceramic bowl. (Do not use wood - it will soak up the warm dressing.)
- Toss salad ingredients with the vinegar.
- Reheat the bacon and drippings in the skillet and pour over salad. Toss thoroughly then cover the salad with the overturned skillet for about 30 seconds. Toss again.
- Season with pepper, crumble sieved hard-cooked egg yolk on the salad and serve.
APPLE SPINACH SALAD
Apple, onion and bacon flavor this crunchy salad from Roberta Ashcraft of Twin Falls, Idaho. "After eating a similar salad at a restaurant, I concocted my own version," Roberta relates. "The dressing gets its zip from chili powder and hot pepper sauce."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a salad bowl, toss the spinach, apple, bacon, onion and nuts. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate any remaining dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose the right apples: Use firm, tart apples that will hold their shape when cooked, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
- Don't overcook the apples: You want them to be tender but still have a bit of a bite.
- Use fresh, baby spinach: This will give the salad a light and airy texture.
- Toast the pistachios: This will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
- Make the dressing ahead of time: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve the salad warm: This will help the flavors to meld and the salad will be more enjoyable to eat.
Conclusion:
This warm apple, pistachio, and spinach salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy the flavors of fall. The apples are sweet and tart, the pistachios are crunchy and nutty, and the spinach is light and airy. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and it brings all of the ingredients together perfectly. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also a great way to use up leftover apples.
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