Best 8 Easy Spinach Salad Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick, nutritious, and delicious salad, an easy spinach salad is the perfect recipe for you. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation, you can whip up a flavorful side dish or main course salad that's packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Whether you're aiming for a light lunch or an impressive appetizer, this easy spinach salad is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

DELICIOUS EASY SPINACH AND STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH FETA



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This is a simple salad to put together but big on flavor! --- you can also make this using salad greens mixed with fresh spinach, I just purchase a smaller bag of prewashed spinach for this, prep time does not include washing and drying the fresh spinach, all salad ingredients may be adjusted to taste --- you will love this salad!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Strawberry

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 -10 cups fresh Baby Spinach (washed, dried and stems removed, or use as much as desired)
5 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds (candied almonds are good too!)
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (can use more)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (or use raspberry wine vinegar or white wine vinegar)
1/4-1/3 cup white sugar
1 pinch paprika
1 -2 tablespoon poppy seed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl toss the spinach with the strawberries and toasted almonds.
  • In another small bowl whisk together all dressing ingredients, starting with 1/4 cup sugar and adding in more to taste, then pour over the spinach; toss to combine.
  • Sprinkle the feta over the top of salad.
  • Serve immediately.

EASY AND AWESOME SPINACH SALAD



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This is a very easy spinach salad to make. The dressing has some unusual ingredients but is very delicious. I never have leftovers at potlucks when I take this salad.

Provided by Lady Scrapalot

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 slices bacon, or more to taste
1 (16 ounce) bag fresh spinach, stems removed
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup ketchup
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Place the bacon into a skillet over medium heat, and cook until browned and crisp, turning often, about 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to absorb excess grease. Crumble the bacon when cool.
  • Place the spinach into a large salad bowl, and sprinkle with the bacon, hard-cooked eggs, and onion. Gently toss the salad.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the sugar, ketchup, vegetable oil, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce until the sugar has dissolved. Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss thoroughly to combine all ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 57.9 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 15.7 g

EASY STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD



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This recipe uses bottled dressing instead of dressing from scratch. My kids liked it better than the scratch recipe. I also use prepackaged baby spinach. Makes it easier on me!

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Spinach

Time 5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 ounces baby spinach leaves, rinsed and dried
1 pint fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced sweet onion
1/2 cup bottled balsamic vinaigrette
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, stir together salad dressing and sugar until sugar is dissolved.
  • In a large mixing bowl, toss spinach, strawberries and onion. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

EASY WARM SPINACH SALAD



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I came up with this recipe the same way I think a lot of cooks come up with new ideas - by sticking my head in the refrigerator and wondering what I could throw together with what I had. It turned out to be easy and very tasty so I thought I would share.

Provided by 440DartRacer

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 slices bacon
¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
1 (2 ounce) can anchovy fillets (such as King Oscar®), diced
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
12 ounces baby spinach (such as Dole®)
4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
½ cup green onions, finely chopped
¼ cup grated Asiago cheese

Steps:

  • 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 bacon.
  • Whisk red wine vinegar, seasoned rice vinegar, anchovies, and white pepper together in a bowl until dressing is evenly mixed.
  • Heat olive oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat; saute onion and garlic until onion is transparent, 5 to 10 minutes. Lower heat to medium. Add spinach, working in batches, to onion mixture, tossing and mixing until spinach wilts, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Transfer spinach mixture to a serving bowl; top with egg slices and bacon.
  • Pour dressing into the wok; bring to just under a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Pour dressing over spinach mixture; sprinkle with green onions and Asiago cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 161.8 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 839.7 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

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

EASY WILTED SPINACH SALAD



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This is a really tastey spinach salad... I normally serve it with some sort of steak, but it would work with pretty much anything... We eat it warm and never have any leftovers, but I think it would be good cold as well.

Provided by JackandDawn

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 bunches Baby Spinach
6 ounces balsamic vinegar
1/4 white onion, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 ounces dried cranberries
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/8 cup pine nuts

Steps:

  • Cook the onions untill translucent in the olive oil.
  • Add garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Add the Baslamic Vinegar.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce to 1/2 origional.
  • Add Spinach leaves and cook untill wilted (2-5 minutes).
  • Move spinach to serving bowl.
  • Roast pine nuts over medium heat.
  • Add pine nuts and dried crainberries to spinach and mix.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.4, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 291, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 17.5, Protein 12

EASY FRUITY SPINACH SALAD



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"I make this salad often, sometimes substituting pineapple and strawberries for the oranges and grapes," says Cathy Bell of Joplin, Missouri.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups loosely packed fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup sliced celery
1/3 cup canned mandarin oranges
1/2 medium apple, cubed
1/4 cup seedless red or green grapes, halved
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup reduced-fat raspberry vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Divide the spinach, celery, oranges, apple and grapes between two salad plates. Sprinkle with almonds. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 547mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MADDY'S QUICK AND EASY BEET AND SPINACH SALAD



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This quick and easy beet salad goes with any meal!

Provided by Maddy HELEINE

Categories     Other Salads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

15 oz can of sliced beets
1/2 small sweet or white onion sliced thinly
2 c fresh spinach leaves
FOR THE DRESSING
3 Tbsp heaping tablespoons of mayonnaise
1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
6 pkg artificial sweetener (or regular sugar to your taste)

Steps:

  • 1. Place drained beets in a bowl If they are whole, slice them up. Canned cubed beets work as well. You can also use fresh beets that have been cooked and cooled and sliced up.
  • 2. Add the thinly sliced sweet onion to the bowl.
  • 3. Add the fresh spinach to the bowl, and mix all ingredients together. If you do not like spinach, you can use romaine or any other lettuce instead.
  • 4. Mix the dressing ingredients together in a separate bowl. I like to use artificial sweetener in salads because it is less grainy. Sweetener can be adjusted to your taste, but the salad should be slightly sweet.
  • 5. Add the dressing to the beets, onion and spinach and mix well. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Tips for Cooking Spinach

  • Choose fresh spinach. Fresh spinach should be dark green and crisp. Avoid spinach that is wilted or has yellowed leaves.
  • Wash spinach thoroughly. Spinach can harbor dirt and bacteria, so it's important to wash it thoroughly before eating. Rinse the spinach under cold water, making sure to remove any grit or sand.
  • Cook spinach quickly. Spinach cooks very quickly, so it's important not to overcook it. Overcooked spinach will become mushy and lose its nutrients.
  • Use a little bit of oil when cooking spinach. Oil helps to prevent spinach from sticking to the pan and also helps to bring out its flavor.
  • Add spinach to your favorite dishes. Spinach can be added to a variety of dishes, including salads, soups, stews, and casseroles.

Conclusion

Spinach is a healthy and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. By following these tips, you can cook spinach perfectly and enjoy its delicious flavor and nutritional benefits.

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