Best 7 Cashew Curry Spinach Salad Recipes

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Are you searching for an easy yet healthy recipe for your next meal? Look no further than this delicious and nutritious cashew curry spinach salad! With the perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, and a burst of flavors, this salad is a sure crowd-pleaser. This flavorful salad is made with fresh baby spinach, protein-rich cashews, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber. The tangy dressing, which blends the finest blend of curry, greek yogurt, and honey, is the heart of this delightful dish.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH SALAD WITH CURRY DRESSING



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This lively salad is packed with brain boosters! Straight from our Test Kitchen, the spinach leaves and colorful fruits are topped with crunchy pecans and a curry dressing.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups fresh baby spinach
3/4 cup orange segments
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted
DRESSING:
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
Dash salt

Steps:

  • On two salad plates, arrange the spinach, orange segments, onion and blueberries. Sprinkle with pecans. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH SALAD WITH CURRY VINAIGRETTE



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This is a French-style spinach salad that should satisfy even the meat-lovers at the table. Features bacon lardons, which are simply crouton-size pieces of slab bacon, fried until crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside.

Provided by JENNIFERT

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ pound slab bacon
1 tablespoon curry powder
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared Dijon-style mustard
9 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
12 cups flat leaf spinach - rinsed, dried and stems removed
12 fresh mushrooms, sliced

Steps:

  • Trim the rind from the bacon and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until brown and crispy. Cover and reduce heat to lowest setting to keep bacon warm.
  • In a small, dry skillet, toast curry powder over medium heat, stirring often, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar and mustard. Add oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly, until the oil is completely incorporated. Add curry powder and whisk until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the bacon, spinach, mushrooms and vinaigrette until evenly coated. Adjust salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 12.9 mg, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 269.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

CASHEW-CURRY CHICKEN SALAD



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My husband and I fell hard for the curried chicken salad from our grocery store deli, and I knew I could find a way to make something similar. This greek yogurt chicken salad has become one of our favorites to take on trips to the beach. -Janine Cooper-Moren, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup honey Greek yogurt
4 teaspoons lemon juice
4 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
4 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2/3 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped cashews

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Add the remaining ingredients; toss to coat. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH CASHEW SALAD



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When choosing salads as a low-fat diet choice be careful of ingredients used and the amount of dressing drizzled over the salad. Both can add up fat grams and calories quickly.

Provided by Winnipeg Mel

Categories     Free Of...

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb bacon
1/2 cup cashews, pieces
5 ounces spinach
1/2 head lettuce, about 8 ounces bagged
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
2/3 cup oil
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons red onions, finely grated
1 tablespoon poppy seed

Steps:

  • Chop bacon and fry until crisp.
  • Drain on paper towel to remove as much excess fat as possible. Wash spinach and lettuce then tear leaves into bite size pieces.
  • Place in Salad bowl.
  • Add cashew pieces, grated cheese, and crumbled bacon.
  • Toss when ready to serve. Serve with poppy seed dressing.
  • NOTE: Fat grams may be reduced to 1 gram per serving if bacon and cashews are eliminated.
  • Each add approximately 3 grams of fat per serving.
  • Poppy Seed Dressing: Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
  • Alternate method: finely grate onion, add remaining ingredients and beat with mixer until well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.3, Fat 37.1, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 24.8, Sodium 356.4, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 9.1, Protein 7.2

CASHEW-CURRY SPINACH SALAD



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Fabulous salad for a fall dinner with friends or a holiday dinner. The cashew flavoring really adds to the salad and you can make the cashews just for snacking as well. My roommate suggested this salad to me and it is just tasty!

Provided by Wende Wubbena Carlisle

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 58m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

½ cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
½ pound bacon
12 cups spinach leaves
6 cups coarsely chopped frisee (French curly endive)
3 small pears, thinly sliced
⅔ red onion, thinly sliced
6 grapes, halved
¾ cup raw cashews
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk vegetable oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, sesame seeds, honey, and garlic together in a bowl to make dressing.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble into smaller pieces.
  • Layer bacon crumbles, spinach leaves, frisee, pears, red onion, and grapes on individual serving plates.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spread cashews on a baking sheet.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in brown sugar, curry powder, rosemary, salt, and cayenne pepper until smooth.
  • Toast cashews in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add to the saucepan with the butter mixture; stir until coated. Let cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle cashews over salad plates. Drizzle dressing on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 35.7 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 745.5 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

SPINACH, PEAR, AND FRISEE SALAD WITH CURRIED CASHEWS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup vegetable or peanut oil
3/4 cup cashews (about 3 ounces)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne, or more, to taste
1/2 pound bacon, sliced (about twelve 1/4-inch-thick slices)
12 cups loosely packed spinach leaves, washed well, dried, stems trimmed and torn into pieces if leaves are large
6 cups loosely packed frisee, stems trimmed, washed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
2/3 cup thinly sliced red onions
3 small pears, halved, cored, and thinly sliced
6 small bunches grape

Steps:

  • To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, honey, sesame seeds, garlic, and salt and pepper, to taste, in a bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil. Set aside.
  • To make the curried cashews, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • On a baking sheet, toast the cashews until golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the melted butter, rosemary, curry powder, brown sugar, salt, and cayenne in a bowl. Add the toasted cashews while they are still hot and toss with a rubber spatula so they are thoroughly coated with the spices and butter. Leave the oven on to cook the bacon.
  • Put the bacon on a baking sheet, place it in the oven, and cook until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pan and cut the slices into 1-inch pieces. Keep the bacon warm.
  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, frisee, red onions, and sliced pears. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat everything well.
  • Divide the salad among 6 plates. Garnish each salad with pieces of warm bacon and spiced cashews. Set a grape cluster on the side of each salad.
  • The bacon can be cooked ahead, stored in the refrigerator, and reheated. The cashews can be cooked early in the day and stored at room temperature. The vinaigrette can be stored refrigerated, tightly covered, for several days.

SPINACH, MANDARIN & CASHEW SALAD



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I cannot take credit for it, excpet for maybe the healthy subtitutions, but this recipe came from a community cookbook and it is incredible!

Provided by shadowplaycupcake

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 1 salad, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups spinach
1/2 cup canned mandarin oranges
1/4 cup unsalted cashews
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon wine vinegar
2 tablespoons nonfat sour cream
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Mix the all from the olive oil down to the pepper in a shaker and make sure it is mixed well. Then toss into spinach mixture and combine, then enjoy!
  • ***Amount of spinach sugested, as well as the oranges and cashews may be too little or too much, adjust to your liking!***.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.6, Fat 28.7, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 1.4, Sodium 355.8, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 7.8, Protein 6

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of greens. There are many different types of greens that can be used in a salad, so don't be afraid to try something new.
  • Add a variety of textures to your salad. This will make it more interesting to eat. Try adding some crunchy nuts, seeds, or croutons.
  • Don't overdress your salad. A little dressing goes a long way. Too much dressing can make your salad soggy.
  • Serve your salad immediately. Salad is best when it's fresh. If you make it ahead of time, it will start to wilt and lose its flavor.

Conclusion:

Cashew curry spinach salad is a healthy and delicious salad that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It's packed with nutrients and flavor, and it's easy to make. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying salad, give this one a try!

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