Are you striving to create an impressive and refreshing salad that combines the vibrant flavors of spinach, the crunchiness of nuts, the sweetness of dried fruits, and the tangy bite of dressing? Look no further than the "Barefoot Contessa Spinach Salad", an iconic recipe popularized by Ina Garten. This salad is renowned for its delectable combination of textures and flavors, making it a perfect accompaniment to any meal or an ideal dish for a light lunch. The secret to its success lies in the careful selection of ingredients and a simple yet flavorful dressing that complements the freshness of the spinach. With a few basic pantry staples, you can easily whip up this delightful salad that will impress your palate and leave you craving for more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 9 to 11 minutes. Remove to paper towels; reserve the drippings in the skillet.
- Whisk the vinegar, sugar, mustard and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper into the drippings. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
- Place the spinach in a large bowl and pour the warm dressing on top; add the grapes, blue cheese and the reserved bacon and toss. Season with salt and pepper. Top with croutons.
CHICKEN AND SPINACH WALDORF SALAD
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Arrange 3 racks evenly spaced in the oven.
- Place the chicken, skin side up, on a sheet pan. Rub with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and roast on the top rack for 35 to 40 minutes, until the internal temperature is 140 degrees. Set aside to cool, discard the skin and bones, and shred the chicken by hand into large, roughly 1 x 4-inch, pieces.
- Place the bacon on a baking rack on a second sheet pan and roast below the chicken on the second oven rack for 20 to 30 minutes, until browned. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels to cool. Cut in large dice. On a third sheet pan, combine the almonds, cashews, and walnuts and roast under the bacon for 10 to 12 minutes, tossing once, until lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
- In a medium bowl or 2-cup measuring cup, whisk together 2/3 cup of olive oil, the vinegar, mustard, honey, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and set aside.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the frisee, kale, spinach, raisins, Cheddar, chicken, bacon, roasted nuts, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Before serving, grate the apple and add it. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently. Put the eggs on top, toss lightly, and serve.
GARLIC SAUTEED SPINACH
Dinner couldn't be simpler with Ina Garten's Garlic Sauteed Spinach recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network. It's an easy, go-to side dish for your table.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories side-dish
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rinse the spinach well in cold water to make sure it's very clean. Spin it dry in a salad spinner, leaving just a little water clinging to the leaves.
- In a very large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and saute the garlic over medium heat for about 1 minute, but not until it's browned. Add all the spinach, the salt, and pepper to the pot, toss it with the garlic and oil, cover the pot, and cook it for 2 minutes. Uncover the pot, turn the heat on high, and cook the spinach for another minute, stirring with a wooden spoon, until all the spinach is wilted. Using a slotted spoon, lift the spinach to a serving bowl and top with the butter, a squeeze of lemon, and a sprinkling of sea or kosher salt. Serve hot.
PESTO PEA SALAD
Steps:
- Cook the peas in a pot of boiling salted water for 1 minute. Immediately immerse the peas in a bowl of ice cold water, and drain when fully cooled.
- To assemble, place the spinach leaves in a salad bowl. Sprinkle the peas and pignolis over the spinach. Add the pesto and toss.
- Note: To toast pignolis, place them in a dry saute pan and cook over medium heat for about 4 minutes, until evenly browned, tossing frequently.
- Pesto:
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup pignolis
- 3 tablespoons diced garlic (9 cloves)
- 5 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 1/2 cups good olive oil
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- Place the walnuts, pignolis, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process for 30 seconds. Add the basil leaves, salt, and pepper. With the processor running, slowly pour the olive oil into the bowl through the feed tube and process until the pesto is finely pureed. Add the Parmesan and puree for a minute. Serve, or store the pesto in the refrigerator or freezer with a thin film of olive oil on top.
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- Yield: 4 cups
SPINACH SALAD (INA GARTEN) RECIPE - (2.9/5)
Provided by kddozier
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Spinach Salad: Toss ingredients together. To toast nuts, put nuts in 400 degree oven for 5 minutes and remove as soon as you can smell them. Dressing: Boil together 1/2 cup white vinegar and 1 cup sugar and remove from heat to cool some. Add remaining ingredients and mix.
SPINACH SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES
Steps:
- Make spiced pecans. Beat egg white until very frothy, but not stiff. Add remaining ingredients, excluding pecans. Now add pecans and mix to coat. Spread pecans on baking sheet in single layer and bake in a preheated 200 degree oven for 45 minutes, turning every 15 minutes.
- For dressing, shake together all ingredients. Toss together salad ingredients. Toss dressing with salad just before serving, sprinkle dressed salad with pecans.
GARLIC SAUTEED SPINACH (INA GARTEN)
I saw Ina make this super easy side dish a few weeks back. It is easy, delicious and very tasty. From: Food Network / Barefoot Contessa Family Style. The beauty of this that I have halved the recipe and just made enough for the 2 of us.
Provided by Chicagoland Chef du
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Rinse the spinach well in cold water to make sure it's very clean. Spin it dry in a salad spinner, leaving just a little water clinging to the leaves.
- In a very large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and saute the garlic over medium heat for about 1 minute, but not until it's browned.
- Add all the spinach, the salt, and pepper to the pot, toss it with the garlic and oil, cover the pot, and cook it for 2 minutes. *At this point Ina turned off the flame/ heat source, covered the pan and let it wilt until ready to serve. This is how I made it and it worked beautifully.
- Uncover the pot, turn the heat on high, and cook the spinach for another minute, stirring with a wooden spoon, until all the spinach is wilted.
- Using a slotted spoon, lift the spinach to a serving bowl and top with the butter, a squeeze of lemon, and a sprinkling of sea or kosher salt. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.3, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 672.5, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 0.5, Protein 3.7
SPINACH AND CHEDDAR SOUFFLé à LA BAREFOOT CONTESSA
This wonderfully tasty souffle of Ina Garten's is foolproof, I am not kidding! So many of my friends who are not "cooks" have made this - for company or just to impress and it has come out beautifully! To make in advance, prepare the recipe through the step where you add the egg yolks and both the cheeses and the spinach - do thi up to 2 hrs ahead. Keep mixture covered at room temperature then proceed by whisking the egg whites.
Provided by Manami
Categories Spinach
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 9
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400ºF
- Spray inside surfaces of 8" x 8 cup souffle dishes or other 8 inch by 4 inch or higher bake able pot/casserole, then "flour" with the grated parmesan or other finely grated cheese. (this will give souffle traction to rise. If needed sides can be extended by wrapping either bakers parchment or aluminum foil around pan to increase height.
- If using foil, treat as the pan sides. souffle will double in volume!
- In small saucepan, melt butter, add the diced onion, and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- With wooden spoon, gradually stir in flour and cook stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
- OFF the heat, whisk in the hot milk, nutmeg, cayenne, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Cook over low heat, whisking constantly, for one minute, until smooth and thick.
- OFF the heat, but while still hot, mix in the egg yolks.
- Stir in the Cheddar, the Parmesan and the spinach and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Put the egg whites, cream of tartar, and a pinch of salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachement.
- Beat on low speed for one miinute, on medium speed for one minute, then finally on high speed until firm, glossy speaks are formed.
- Whisk one-quarter of the egg whites into the cheese sauce to lighten and then fold in the rest.
- Pour into the prepared souffle dish, then smooth the top.
- Draw a large circle on top with the spatula and place in the middle of the oven helps the soufflè eise evenly.
- Turn the temperature down to 375ºF.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes (don't peek) until puffed and brown.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1334.2, Fat 90.4, SaturatedFat 51.2, Cholesterol 1046.2, Sodium 1958.7, Carbohydrate 60, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 7.8, Protein 75.9
Tips:
- Use fresh, tender spinach for the best flavor.
- Wash the spinach thoroughly and dry it well before using.
- Make sure the bacon is crispy and the almonds are toasted for a more flavorful salad.
- Use a light hand with the dressing, so as not to overwhelm the other flavors.
- Serve the salad immediately, while the spinach is still crisp.
Conclusion:
Barefoot Contessa's Spinach Salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant colors and textures, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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