Best 14 Almost Homemade Spinach Salad Recipes
Spinach salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is light enough to be served as a starter or lunch, but it can also be bulked up with protein and grains to make a hearty main course. The key to a great spinach salad is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients and to dress it with a flavorful vinaigrette. With so many possible variations, there is sure to be a spinach salad recipe out there that everyone will love.
Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!
THE BEST SPINACH SALAD
Everyone LOVES this salad.
Provided by sweet alice
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Arrange bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels and crumble.
- Layer spinach, bacon, eggs, and onion in a large bowl. Sprinkle with almonds and sunflower seeds. Whisk vegetable oil, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; pour over spinach mixture and toss. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 115.9 mg, Fat 37 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1266.7 mg, Sugar 15 g
CLASSIC SPINACH SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl toss together the spinach, crumbled bacon, if using or eggs, mushrooms and red onion. Top with your favorite vinaigrette.
SPINACH SALAD WITH GARLIC DRESSING
Steps:
- In a medium skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until just crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and garlic.
- Wash the spinach leaves very well and spin dry. Tear the leaves into small pieces and place in a medium salad bowl. Add the mushrooms and bacon, and toss to combine. Pour 2/3 cup of the dressing over the salad (reserve the rest for another use) and toss again. Serve immediately.
BEST EASY SPINACH SALAD
Make and share this Best Easy Spinach Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Miss Nancy
Categories Pork
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Arange baby spinach on salad plates.
- Top with chopped eggs and bacon.
- Drizzle with dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.7, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 148.7, Sodium 236.9, Carbohydrate 1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.4, Protein 7.5
SUPER SPINACH SALAD
Thanks to this recipe, an elegant salad is a cinch to make. Good-for-you spinach is the perfect backdrop for salty bacon bits and tangy balsamic vinaigrette. Mary Harris - Shively, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, mushrooms, eggs and bacon. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CLASSIC SPINACH SALAD
This is a favorite salad of mine when I want something that's quick to prepare. If I have some pre-boiled eggs in the refrigerator I can get this on the table in about 5 minutes. (Note: the recipe calls for 3 tablespoons of jarred bacon pieces; however, I usually fry 3 slices of bacon, crumble them and use in place of the jarred bacon. This makes the prep time about 10 minutes longer.)
Provided by TasteTester
Categories Spinach
Time 5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Chop one egg finely, place in salad bowl; stir in salad dressing and pepper. Add spinach; toss until evenly coated.
- Chop remaining two eggs coarsely. Slice tomatoes thinly. Top salad with eggs, tomatoes, bacon and croutons. Serve right away.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.3, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 159.9, Sodium 449.2, Carbohydrate 6.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2, Protein 6.7
EASY AND AWESOME SPINACH SALAD
This is a very easy spinach salad to make. The dressing has some unusual ingredients but is very delicious. I never have leftovers at potlucks when I take this salad.
Provided by Lady Scrapalot
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the bacon into a skillet over medium heat, and cook until browned and crisp, turning often, about 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to absorb excess grease. Crumble the bacon when cool.
- Place the spinach into a large salad bowl, and sprinkle with the bacon, hard-cooked eggs, and onion. Gently toss the salad.
- In a bowl, whisk together the sugar, ketchup, vegetable oil, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce until the sugar has dissolved. Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 57.9 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 15.7 g
SPEEDY SPINACH SALAD
I created this recipe to make the most of the fresh spinach from our garden. I like using crushed crackers in place of croutons, but our can also top this salad with whatever fresh vegetables you have on hand.-Tina Lust, Nevada, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place spinach in a salad bowl; top with cheese and crackers. Serve with dressing.
Nutrition Facts :
THE BEST SPINACH SALAD EVER
Fresh spinach with a creamy dressing that all my friends rave over. The dressing also makes a great vegetable dip.
Provided by Autumn
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the slivered almonds onto a baking sheet, and toast until the nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Watch the nuts carefully as they bake, because they burn quickly. Once toasted, set the nuts aside to cool to room temperature.
- Mix together the mayonnaise, milk, and sugar in a large salad bowl. Stir in the bacon bits and Parmesan cheese until the dressing is well combined and creamy.
- Place the spinach leaves, chopped cauliflower, and toasted almonds into the salad bowl, and stir lightly to coat with dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 43.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 812.3 mg, Sugar 11.8 g
SPINACH SALAD SUPREME
A tangy topping completes this fresh spinach salad, garnished with hard-cooked egg and crumbled bacon. Field editor Gail Sykora from Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin shared the recipe.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first 10 ingredients; shake well. Divide spinach between two serving bowls or plates; top with egg and bacon. Drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 35g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 532mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
SIMPLE SPINACH SALAD FOR ONE
I love spinach salad but I live alone and hate to make a full recipe since any leftovers get way too wilted. I came up with this recipe by modifying a Betty Crocker cookbook version. You can definitely play around with the amounts of the ingredients. I don't actually measure out the lemon juice - I squeeze some into the oil, and drizzle a little more over the finished salad if it's not lemony enough. This makes a good sized bowl for one person, and if you want seconds it's so easy to make some more. You can also double/triple the ingredients for company!
Provided by Sun Green
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 7m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and bacon in a small saucepan until hot.
- Remove from heat and add desired serving size of spinach leaves.
- Toss until spinach is just wilted, transfer to serving bowl.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.4, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 185.6, Carbohydrate 1.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.2
AWESOME SPINACH SALAD
This is so simple to make and oh so satisfying. I took this to a dinner party and a friend who hates spinach even asked for the recipe. It is always a hit and disappears in a hurry.
Provided by Alskann
Categories Kid Friendly
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Dressing:.
- Mix together mayonnaise, rice vinegar and sugar until sugar dissolves. Cover and place in refrigerater until just before serving.
- Salad:.
- Remove any excess water from spinach leaves and place in large salad bowl.
- Brown bacon until crisp, remove from pan and drain on paper towels and crumble. Add to spinach.
- Discard all but 1 Tablespoon of bacon drippings. Saute sliced almonds over medium high heat until lightly toasted. Add to spinach.
- Add 1/2 cup craisins (can add more or less to taste).
- About ten minutes before serving remove dressing from refrigerator. Stir or shake well and pour over spinach mixture. Toss well and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.1, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 23.1, Sodium 481.3, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 18, Protein 5.8
SPINACH SALAD WITH EASE
A simple, fresh salad. It comes together in less than 5 minutes. The perfect complement to almost any robust dish.
Provided by JULESKICKS2
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss together the spinach, peas and olive oil until evenly coated. Add the lemon juice, feta and salt and pepper, and toss again.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 163.2 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
SPINACH SALAD
Categories Egg Leafy Green Appetizer Side Quick & Easy Gourmet Sugar Conscious Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a 12-inch skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Add shallots and oil to bacon fat in skillet and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and browned, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and add vinegar, stirring and scraping up any brown bits.
- Stir in salt and pepper and immediately pour dressing over spinach, tossing to coat. Serve sprinkled with egg and bacon.
Tips:
- Use fresh spinach for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have balsamic vinegar, you can substitute white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
- For a sweeter salad, add some honey or maple syrup to the dressing.
- To add some crunch, top the salad with some chopped nuts or seeds.
- For a more filling salad, add some grilled chicken or tofu.
Conclusion:
Almost Homemade Spinach Salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and customizable toppings, it's a salad that everyone will love.
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