Best 11 Chico Inn Spinach Salad With Creamy Italian Dressing Recipes

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Are you looking for an irresistibly delicious and easy-to-make spinach salad that will delight your taste buds? Look no further than the iconic Chico Inn Spinach Salad with Creamy Italian Dressing! This timeless recipe has been a beloved favorite for generations, offering a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. With its base of fresh, crisp spinach, zesty crumbled bacon, creamy hard-boiled eggs, juicy tomatoes, and tangy red onion, this salad provides a delightful balance of flavors. The creamy Italian dressing, bursting with a blend of herbs, spices, and tangy vinegar, perfectly complements the salad, adding a luscious richness that brings all the ingredients together. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore this timeless classic and guide you through the steps to creating your own masterpiece at home.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ITALIAN TACO SALAD



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This is a quick and easy salad with lots of taste. Great for a chip dip also.

Provided by JOHANNIB

Categories     Salad     Taco Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground beef
3 cups crushed tortilla chips
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
1 (8 ounce) bottle zesty Italian dressing

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until evenly browned. Remove from heat, and drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, tortilla chips, mozzarella cheese, Cheddar cheese, and salad greens. Toss with Italian dressing until evenly coated, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 609.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 110.1 mg, Fat 46.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 32.9 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 1186 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

PATSY'S SPINACH SALAD DRESSING



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I loved this salad, it served at my wedding shower, and the hostess was kind enough to share it with me. Toss with baby spinach, red onions, fresh mushrooms and bacon bits.

Provided by LAM

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Sour Cream Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup vegetable oil (such as Pure Wesson®)
5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dry mustard

Steps:

  • Whisk oil, vinegar, sugar, sour cream, parsley, garlic salt, black pepper, and mustard together in a bowl until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 115 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

CHICO INN SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING



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This recipe comes from the R.S.V.P. section in a November 1988 issue of Bon Appetit. It was requested from the Chico Hot Springs Lodge and Ranch in Pray, Montana. The dressing is what makes this salad especially good!

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 23m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 slices bacon
1 cup mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons half-and-half
1 1/2 lbs fresh spinach, stemmed and torn into bite-sized pieces
2 slices onions, separated into rings (1/8-inch-thick)
1 hard-cooked egg, sieved

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in medium skillet until crisp; transfer to paper towels, drain and crumble.
  • Blend mayonnaise, Italian seasoning,garlic and sugar in blender.
  • With machine running, gradually add oil alternately with vinegar in slow steady stream.
  • Gradually add half and half.
  • Toss spinach and onion in large bowl with enough dressing, to taste.
  • Divide between plates, sprinkle with bacon and egg and serve.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY YOGURT DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 red bell peppers, roasted, seeded, peeled and julienned
1 bunch oregano, leaves only, roughly chopped
1/2 cup green olives, pitted and roughly chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch spinach, stems removed, washed and dried
1/4 red cabbage, cored and finely shredded
3 Italian Roma tomatoes, cored, seeded julienned
1 small red onion, julienned
1 small jicama, peeled and julienned
2 pickling cucumbers, peeled and julienned
Creamy Yogurt Dressing, recipe follows
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 to 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 cup plain yogurt (as pure as possible, without stabilizers, pectin, etc.)

Steps:

  • Mix together the red pepper strips, oregano, olives, olive oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl and reserve.
  • For the salad, tear the spinach leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large bowl with the cabbage, tomatoes, red onion, jicama and cucumbers and toss well. Top with dressing and serve.
  • For the dressing, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic in a blender and puree until smooth. Add the yogurt and blend briefly to combine.
  • To serve, pour the yogurt dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly. Divide and place on 6 serving plates. Top each with a large spoonful of the red pepper garnish.

EASY ITALIAN SPINACH SALAD



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A simple homemade dressing makes this salad a flavorful option for any meal, but it's ideal with lasagna, spaghetti, manicotti and more. -Cathy Desper, Staunton, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings (2/3 cup vinaigrette).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup salad croutons

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic and Italian seasoning; set aside., Divide spinach among 10 salad plates; top with tomatoes and onions. Drizzle with vinaigrette; sprinkle with cheese and croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY PARMESAN DRESSING



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For the perfect side dish to any Italian meal, try this salad. You will love how creamy the dressing is.-Ruth Seitz, Conesville, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups fresh spinach, washed, drained and torn in bite-size pieces
DRESSING:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons evaporated milk
1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed
1-1/2 teaspoons onion flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning

Steps:

  • Combine dressing ingredients (thinning with additional milk, if necessary) and serve over spinach. Cover and refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Facts :

SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY DRESSING



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Make and share this Spinach Salad With Creamy Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Semra22

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb fresh spinach leaves
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
4 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream or 1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
1 -2 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine washed and torn spinach leaves, mushrooms and bacon in a large bowl.
  • In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients.
  • Toss salad with the dressing and serve.

CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING I



Creamy Italian Dressing I image

A wonderful, thick dressing - my favorite.

Provided by Cathy

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

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup mayonnaise
½ small onion
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine mayonnaise, onion, vinegar, and sugar. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 153 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

TANGY RADISH DRESSING (ROSEMOUNT INN)



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I clipped this out of Can. Liv. mag. many years ago, and have used it ever since. The spicier the radishes, the better the dressing. Sometimes when I buy radishes they are very bland. We really like it.

Provided by Jan H.

Categories     Vegetable

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 red radishes
1 garlic clove
1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Wash radishes, dry well and trim.
  • In processor, process radishes until finely chopped.
  • With motor running, drop garlic thru feed tube. Scrape down sides of work bowl with rubber spatula.
  • Add mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar and water.
  • Process until well combined and smooth. Store covered, in fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Drizzle over romaine and sliced tomatoes, and top with whole wheat croutons. Also good on: lettuce, spinach leaves and peppery watercress.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 643.3, Fat 55.1, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 50.8, Sodium 1069.4, Carbohydrate 37.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 10, Protein 2.5

SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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A colorful mix of baby greens, mandarin oranges, and almonds is topped with a sweet and tangy poppy seed dressing.

Provided by Siobhan

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup creamy salad dressing (e.g. Miracle Whip®)
⅓ cup white vinegar
⅓ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
4 cups baby spinach
4 cups mixed salad greens
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
½ cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Make the poppy seed dressing by whisking together the creamy salad dressing, vinegar, sugar, and poppy seeds; set aside. Arrange the spinach leaves, mixed salad greens, oranges, onion, and almonds onto individual salad plates. Drizzle with poppy seed dressing to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 293.4 mg, Sugar 28.7 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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, young spinach leaves for the best flavor and texture.
  • Rinse the spinach thoroughly and pat it dry before using to remove any dirt or grit.
  • Chop the spinach coarsely; this will help it absorb the dressing better.
  • Use a variety of toppings to add flavor and texture to the salad, such as sliced mushrooms, hard-boiled eggs, crumbled bacon, or toasted walnuts.
  • Make sure the dressing is well-chilled before serving. This will help it adhere to the salad greens and prevent it from becoming watery.
  • Serve the salad immediately after dressing it to prevent the greens from wilting.

Conclusion:

This classic spinach salad is a delicious and versatile side dish or light lunch. The creamy Italian dressing adds a rich, tangy flavor that complements the fresh spinach perfectly. With a few simple tips, you can make this salad at home in just a few minutes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this one a try.

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