Best 10 Amazing Spinach Salad Recipes

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Spinach salad is a delightful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or even as a hearty main course. With its vibrant green leaves, crisp texture, and mild flavor, spinach pairs well with a variety of ingredients, making it a perfect canvas for culinary creativity. Whether you prefer a classic spinach salad with a tangy vinaigrette dressing, a warm spinach salad with bacon and mushrooms, or a more exotic salad with goat cheese and berries, there is a recipe out there to suit every taste. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for spinach salad, providing you with inspiration and guidance to create a truly amazing dish that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST SPINACH SALAD



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Everyone LOVES this salad.

Provided by sweet alice

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 slices bacon
¾ pound fresh spinach
2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
2 tablespoons sweet onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped raw almonds
1 tablespoon raw sunflower seeds
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup ketchup
¼ cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

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



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Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 bunch fresh spinach, washed, stems removed, torn into bite-sized pieces
4 ounces of bacon fried crisp, drained, crumbled, if desired or 2 chopped hard boiled eggs
4 large white mushrooms, sliced
1/4 small red onion, sliced thin

Steps:

  • In a large bowl toss together the spinach, crumbled bacon, if using or eggs, mushrooms and red onion. Top with your favorite vinaigrette.

PERFECT SPINACH SALAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 whole eggs
Ice
7 slices thick-cut peppered bacon
1 small whole red onion
1 package white button mushrooms
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 dash salt
8 ounces baby spinach, washed, dried and stems removed

Steps:

  • Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Then turn off the heat and allow to sit in the water for 20 minutes. Drain off the water and add ice on top of the eggs.
  • Fry the bacon in a skillet until crispy/chewy. Remove to a paper towel. Drain the fat into a bowl and reserve. Give the skillet a wipe with kitchen paper.
  • Slice the red onion very thinly, and then add to the skillet. Cook slowly until the onions are caramelized and reduced. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  • Slice the mushrooms and add them to the same skillet with a little of the reserved bacon fat if needed. Cook slowly until caramelized and brown. Remove to a plate and set aside. Chop the bacon. Peel and slice the eggs.
  • Make the hot bacon dressing:
  • Add 3 tablespoons of the reserved bacon fat, vinegar, sugar, Dijon and salt to a small saucepan or skillet over medium-low heat. Whisk together and heat thoroughly until bubbly. Add the spinach to a large bowl. Arrange the onions, mushrooms and bacon on top. Pour the hot dressing over the top; toss to combine. Arrange the eggs over the top and serve.
  • Per serving: Calories 270; Total Fat 22.5 grams; Saturated Fat 7.5 grams; Protein 10 grams; Total Carbohydrate 7 grams; Sugar: 2 grams; Fiber 2 grams; Cholesterol 123 milligrams; Sodium 526 milligrams

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calorie, Fat 22.5 grams, SaturatedFat 7.5 grams, Cholesterol 123 milligrams, Sodium 526 milligrams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 2 grams

MARIEL'S AMAZING SALAD DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 8m

Yield about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups fresh organic spinach, washed and dried
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
Pinch organic sweetener (recommended: Stevia)
1/2 cup yellow mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
10 kalamata olives, pitted

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use. Mixture can be used as salad dressing or marinade.

WARM SPINACH SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 22m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 slices thick-cut bacon or 4 slices pancetta, chopped
3 shallots, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
2 pounds triple washed spinach, stems removed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
4 hard-boiled eggs, quartered lengthwise
Parmigiano-Reggiano, for topping

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.

SUPER SPINACH SALAD



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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

1 package (9 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
2 tablespoons bacon bits
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette

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

AWESOME SPINACH SALAD



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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

12 ounces washed baby spinach leaves, well drained
1/4 lb bacon
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup craisins
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons seasoned rice vinegar
4 tablespoons white sugar

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

FRESH SPINACH SALAD



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A wonderful salad with a homemade dressing to pour over at time of serving. Everybody likes this!

Provided by SUZBO

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup white sugar
½ cup white vinegar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
⅓ cup ketchup
1 small onion, chopped
5 slices bacon
3 eggs
1 pound fresh spinach - rinsed, dried and torn into bite size pieces
1 (4 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine sugar, vinegar, oil, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup and onion, and process until smooth. Set aside.
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the spinach, water chestnuts, bacon and eggs. Serve with the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 86.9 mg, Fat 36.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 408.7 mg, Sugar 18.3 g

THE BEST SPINACH SALAD EVER



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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

1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup milk
¼ cup white sugar
1 (3 ounce) jar bacon bits
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
½ head cauliflower, chopped

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

EASY AND AWESOME SPINACH SALAD



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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

4 slices bacon, or more to taste
1 (16 ounce) bag fresh spinach, stems removed
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup ketchup
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

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

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-washed spinach or baby spinach.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to your salad, such as sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, or red onions.
  • If you're using a creamy dressing, be sure to add it just before serving so that the salad doesn't get soggy.
  • For a healthier option, use a vinaigrette dressing or a simple olive oil and vinegar dressing.
  • Garnish your salad with crumbled bacon, croutons, or toasted nuts for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Spinach salad is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it's also a good source of vitamins and minerals. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a spinach salad recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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