Best 10 Chicken And Spinach Salad With Bacon Dressing Recipes

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Chicken and spinach salad is a classic dish that can be prepared in a variety of ways. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing lunch or a hearty and satisfying dinner, there's a chicken and spinach salad recipe out there to suit your taste. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and nutritious salad that's perfect for any occasion.

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CHICKEN-SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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Know any folks who say they don't like spinach? Invite them to try this spinach salad made with chicken and warm bacon dressing. You might convert a few!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 slices OSCAR MAYER Fully Cooked Bacon, cut into bite-size pieces
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Classic CATALINA Dressing
1 Tbsp. water
1 cup loosely packed torn fresh spinach
3 oz. OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Strips
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 fresh mushrooms, sliced

Steps:

  • Combine bacon, dressing and water in small microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 30 sec. or until heated through.
  • Toss spinach with chicken, onions and mushrooms in medium bowl. Add dressing mixture; mix lightly.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 1300 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 10 g, Protein 33 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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To make his Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing recipe from Good Eats on Food Network even better, Alton Brown tops it with sliced eggs and mushrooms.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces young spinach
2 large eggs
8 pieces thick-sliced bacon, chopped
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large white mushrooms, sliced
3 ounces red onion (1 small), very thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Remove the stems from the spinach and wash, drain and pat dry thoroughly. Place into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Place the eggs into an electric kettle and cover with cold water by at least 1-inch. Turn the kettle on. Once the water comes to a boil, the kettle will turn itself off. Leave the eggs in the water for 15 minutes. Remove and peel off the shell. Slice each egg into 8 pieces and set aside.
  • While the eggs are cooking, fry the bacon and remove to a paper towel to drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of the rendered fat. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
  • Transfer the fat to a small saucepan set over low heat and whisk in the red wine vinegar, sugar and Dijon mustard. Season with a small pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Add the mushrooms and the sliced onion to the spinach and toss. Add the dressing and bacon and toss to combine. Divide the spinach between 4 plates or bowls and evenly divide the egg among them. Season with pepper, as desired. Serve immediately.

SPINACH-BACON SALAD WITH CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 slices bacon
2 shallots, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 avocado
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
Kosher salt
2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 10 ounces each)
Freshly ground pepper
10 ounces baby spinach (about 7 cups)
1 1/2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
1/4 cup salted roasted pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds)

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the upper third of the oven; preheat to 425 degrees F. Cook the bacon in a medium ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, turning, until crisp, 8 minutes. Remove to a paper towel lined-plate with a slotted spoon, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in the skillet. Let cool slightly, then chop.
  • Meanwhile, soak the shallots in the vinegar in a small bowl. Puree the avocado, buttermilk, tarragon and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender; set aside.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the reserved bacon drippings in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the chicken is cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board; chop.
  • Combine the spinach, grapes and the shallots in vinegar in a large bowl. Add the avocado dressing and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper. Top each serving of salad with chicken, bacon and pepitas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calorie, Fat 19 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 105 milligrams, Sodium 660 milligrams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 40 grams

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON-MUSTARD DRESSING



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A classic steakhouse-style spinach salad with the absolute best warm bacon-mustard dressing I've ever had! Looks and tastes like a lot of work, but can be prepared in no time! This salad can easily be converted to a main dish salad by adding strips of grilled chicken breast.

Provided by brightlightz

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and sliced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
4 strips crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
10 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded
½ cup toasted sliced almonds
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large shallot, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
⅓ cup white wine vinegar
⅓ cup Dijon mustard
⅓ cup honey
2 strips crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place spinach into a large serving bowl, top with hard-cooked eggs, mushrooms, 4 crumbled strips of bacon, Swiss cheese, and almonds.
  • Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in shallots and garlic, and cook until softened and translucent, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and 2 crumbled strips of bacon; season to taste with salt and pepper, then cook until hot.
  • Pour hot dressing over spinach and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 292.6 mg, Fat 40.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 36.1 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 1123.4 mg, Sugar 26 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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My spinach salad with a comforting bacon dressing is a recipe I turn to again and again in winter. It's quick, elegant and so delicious. I can always count on compliments. -Sandy Davis, Prescott, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 bacon strips, chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Dash ground nutmeg
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup olive oil
6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups)
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings., Add vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, mustard and seasonings to drippings; heat through, stirring to blend. Transfer to a small bowl; gradually whisk in oil. Stir in half of the bacon., Place spinach, onion and eggs in a large bowl; toss with warm dressing. Sprinkle with remaining bacon; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 25g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 196mg cholesterol, Sodium 373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

SPINACH AND CHICKEN SALAD



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This salad tastes great and packs a super nutritional punch! Try it with any dressing, but my favorite is a fat free roasted garlic vinaigrette.

Provided by JESSICAWILLIAMS

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach, rinsed and dried
4 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, sliced
1 zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup black olives
3 ounces fontina cheese, shredded
½ cup fat-free roasted garlic salad dressing

Steps:

  • Place equal portions of spinach onto four salad plates. Arrange chicken, zucchini, bell pepper, and black olives over spinach, and top with cheese. Drizzle dressing over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 97.8 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 727.3 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

HEARTY SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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This warm, hearty spinach and bacon salad offers comfort at any meal. The glossy dressing features a hint of celery seed for a special touch. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 cups torn fresh spinach
3 bacon strips, diced
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/3 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Place spinach in a large salad bowl; set aside. In a small nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. , In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Stir in the brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard, celery seed and pepper. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. , Remove from the heat; pour over spinach and toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges

CHICKEN, BACON AND SPINACH SALAD



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My husband think's he has died and gone to heaven with all the tasty morsels I have been serving up during this contest. I think this salad is a perfect combination of sweet and savoury with an appealing crunch! Quick easy and impressive.

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     Asian

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 chicken breasts
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 slices bacon
300 g Baby Spinach, washed (pat dry)
1 cup bean sprouts
1/2 red pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 cup roasted unsalted cashews
1 small red onion, sliced
1/4 cup raisins
1 cup crisp fried Chinese noodles
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon, zest of
1 tablespoon honey
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Brush the chicken breasts with a little oil and cook in a hot pan for 5 minutes on each side, until the chicken is cooked through, without overcooking
  • Remove the chicken and set aside
  • Cook the bacon until crisp in the same pan
  • slice the chicken into thin strips and roughly chop the bacon
  • Toss together the chicken, bacon, spinach, sprouts, red pepper, raisins, cashews, red onion and noodles
  • Whisk the dressing ingredients in a small saucepan and warm gently to dissolve honey
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve

CHICKEN SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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Make and share this Chicken Spinach Salad With Warm Bacon Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JustaQT

Categories     Pork

Time 3m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 slices bacon, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons Catalina dressing
1 tablespoon water
1 cup torn spinach leaves
1/4 cup grilled chicken breast strips
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 portabella mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup cashews
1 -2 egg, medium boiled and cubed
1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional)
1 shredded carrot (optional)
1/4 chopped bell pepper (optional)
1 sliced radish (optional)

Steps:

  • Place the bacon, dressing and water in small microwavable bowl; stir
  • Microwave on high 30 seconds or until warm
  • Toss spinach, chicken breast strips, onion, mushrooms, cashews and eggs with dressing mixture in large bowl
  • Serve immediately
  • Substitution:
  • 1 T Parmesan Cheese & 2 T bacon grease in place of the catalina dressing
  • Note:
  • For an even faster version use precooked chicken and bacon
  • Those such as Oscar Mayer Ready to Serve Bacon & Louis Rich Grilled Chicken Breast Strips

Nutrition Facts : Calories 840.9, Fat 67.5, SaturatedFat 17.1, Cholesterol 287.5, Sodium 1185.5, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 10.7, Protein 35.9

CHICKEN AND SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Chicken     Leafy Green     Onion     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Bacon     Spinach     Fall     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups cooked chicken, cut into short strips (from 1 purchased roast chicken)
1 6-ounce bag baby spinach leaves
6 bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 medium-size red onion, sliced paper-thin
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Place chicken and spinach in large bowl. Cook bacon in large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels. Pour off all but 3 tablespoons drippings from skillet. Add onion and vinegar to drippings in skillet; stir to heat through, scraping up browned bits, about 1 minute. Pour dressing over chicken and spinach. Add bacon; toss to coat (spinach will wilt slightly). Season salad with salt and pepper; serve.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh spinach leaves. Wilt them by immersing them in boiling water for a few seconds, then immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • If you don't have bacon on hand, you can substitute another type of crispy meat, such as crumbled bacon or diced ham.
  • To make a vegetarian version of this salad, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth in the dressing.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to this salad, such as chopped bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, or crumbled feta cheese.
  • This salad is best served immediately after it is made, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Conclusion:

This easy chicken and spinach salad with bacon dressing is a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It's packed with nutrients, including protein, fiber, and vitamins A and C. Plus, it's low in calories and fat, making it a great choice for those who are watching their weight.

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