Best 8 Cold Spinach Salad Dressing Recipes
Cold spinach salad dressing is an easy way to add a flavorful and refreshing touch to your favorite spinach salads. Whether you prefer a creamy dressing, a zesty vinaigrette, or a tangy yogurt-based dressing, there are many delicious options to choose from. With a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can create a dressing that perfectly complements your salad. From classic dressings like creamy ranch or vinaigrette to more unique options like citrus dressing or avocado dressing, there's a dressing out there to suit every taste.
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SPINACH SALAD DRESSING
Steps:
- Combine dressing ingredients in a small jar with a lid. Shake well to combine and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- Toss dressing with spinach just before serving.
- Add remaining ingredients on top of salad. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Sodium 385 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
COLD SPINACH SALAD DRESSING
Scrumptious! Serve over spinach, cooked eggs, chopped bacon, and freshly toasted croutons (optionally).
Provided by Sharirus
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes
Time 8h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Whisk cream, sugar, onion, vinegar, dry mustard, and pepper together in a bowl; refrigerate until flavors blend, 8 hours to overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 40.8 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 11.5 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
SPINACH SALAD DRESSING
This special dressing works on any salad and has just the right sweet-and-sour taste to dress up a lunch salad.-Cindy Harnish, Wexford, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5m
Yield 1-1/3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the first seven ingredients in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. Serve over fresh spinach. Store leftover dressing in the refrigerator. ,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING
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
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 SALAD DRESSING
This is a quick and easy dressing that goes well with any salad! Serve warm over salad. This dressing keeps very nicely in a covered container in the refrigerator.
Provided by Amber
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk olive oil, sugar, ketchup, red wine vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce together in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar melts and dressing is creamy, 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Fat 13.5 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 125.5 mg, Sugar 14.6 g
SPINACH SALAD DRESSING
My ex-wife developed this recipe about 30 years ago, but it has been modified many times over the years due to changing tastes and the availability of ingredients. Decrease olive oil by half, and increase spices and hot sauce to make a great marinade for grilling meat and veggies. Prep time does not include time for designing and building your salad... just for making the dressing.
Provided by Toby Jermain
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 10m
Yield 1 cup, 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a jar, except olive oil, and shake thoroughly to mix.
- Allow to set at room temperature for 30 minutes, shaking occasionally, add olive oil, shake again, and refrigerate until needed, but at least 1 hour.
- Shake and toss with spinach salad (spinach, hard-boiled egg, sliced fresh mushrooms, real crisp bacon bits, croutons, etc.) or other greens.
- Note: Use the Sriracha hot sauce if you can find it.
- It adds a lot of flavor, not just heat!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.6, Fat 54.3, SaturatedFat 7.5, Sodium 1167, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 7.9, Protein 0.7
WARM DRESSING FOR SPINACH
This tangy-sweet dressing is perfect for large gatherings. Keep it warm in a crockpot or slow-cooker. I like serving it over dandelion or spinach salad, and I also like it mixed in with mashed potatoes. Just a little gives a lot of flavor. -Victoria Hahn Northampton, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Gradually stir in water and vinegar. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. , Stir a small amount of hot dressing into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. , Serve immediately over spinach with mushrooms and croutons; sprinkle with bacon. Or transfer dressing to a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker and keep warm on low. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 85mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
SPINACH SALAD WITH SWEET AND SOUR DRESSING
One of my favorite salads. Creamy sweet-tart dressing clings easily to spinach, oranges, and red onions. I use baby spinach. You can use canned mandarin oranges, but I like the fresh oranges. Very colorful, great for a special occasion or everyday healthy treat. Everyone loves it. From Sunset Recipe Annual 1988 Edition.
Provided by Imagenie
Categories Oranges
Time 15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Wrap spinach leaves in paper towels and chill to crisp, at least 1 hour or up to 1 day.
- Peel oranges and remove the white membrane, then cut fruit segments from inner membranes. Separate onion slices into individual rings.
- In a small bowl, mix sugar, vinegar, mustard, celery seed, and paprika until sugar dissolves. Add salad oil, whisking until dressing is the consistency of honey.
- Combine spinach, oranges, and onion in a serving bowl. Pour dressing over salad, then mix lightly to coat, add salt to taste. Serve at once.
Tips:
- For a creamy dressing, use full-fat yogurt or sour cream.
- For a lighter dressing, use low-fat or nonfat yogurt or milk.
- Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as dill, chives, or parsley, for extra flavor.
- If you like a little bit of heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- For a sweeter dressing, add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.
- For a tangier dressing, add a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar.
- If you're using frozen spinach, thaw it and squeeze out any excess water before using.
- Chop the spinach finely so that it's easy to eat.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
Cold spinach salad dressing is a versatile and delicious way to add flavor and nutrition to your salads. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it creamy, light, tangy, or sweet, there's a cold spinach salad dressing recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad dressing, give one of these recipes a try!
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