Best 5 Hawaiian Spinach Salad Recipes

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If you're craving a healthy and refreshing salad with a tropical twist, Hawaiian spinach salad is the perfect recipe for you. With its vibrant colors and zesty flavors, this salad is not only delicious but also a great source of vitamins and minerals. It's a versatile dish that can be served as a side salad or as a main course, and it's sure to impress your family and friends with its unique and exotic flavors.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

HAWAIIAN SPINACH SALAD



Hawaiian Spinach Salad image

Toss together fresh spinach, veggies, pineapple and ham for this light, lovely main-dish salad. -Anita Ashe, Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups fresh baby spinach
2 cups grape tomatoes
2/3 cup seeded chopped cucumber
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
8 slices red onion, halved
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
8 ounces sliced deli ham, julienned
1/3 cup fat-free poppy seed salad dressing

Steps:

  • Divide spinach among four plates. Top with tomatoes, cucumber, mushrooms and onion. Arrange pineapple and ham over salad. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 615mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HAWAIIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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This delicious, fruity chicken salad is a change from the standard. It's easy to double the recipe for a larger group.

Provided by Shirlie Burns

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip ™
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, juice reserved
3 (5 ounce) cans chunk chicken, drained
1 cup blanched slivered almonds
1 ½ cups seedless grapes, halved

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Mix in salad dressing and 2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice. Stir in the pineapple tidbits, chicken, almonds, and grapes until evenly coated. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 79.6 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 555.3 mg, Sugar 14.7 g

AUNTIE MIDGE'S HAWAIIAN SALAD



Auntie Midge's Hawaiian Salad image

Great crowd salad. Auntie Midge's recipe. Drain fruit several hours in colander before mixing with marshmallows.

Provided by poppy

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes

Time 4h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (30 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained thoroughly
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained thoroughly
1 (8 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained thoroughly
1 (10.5 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
1 (24 ounce) container sour cream

Steps:

  • Mix fruit cocktail, pineapple, mandarin oranges, and marshmallows together in a large bowl; add sour cream and stir to coat fruit completely.
  • Refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.1 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 29.9 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 78.4 mg, Sugar 36.5 g

SPINACH AND TOFU SALAD



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Here's a spinach salad that takes cues from Japan and is hearty enough to be a main course. Try to find crisp, medium curly-leaf spinach, which will hold up when dressed. (Baby spinach leaves will surely wilt.) Other sturdy greens - such as mizuna, curly endive or Napa cabbage - can stand in for spinach, or you can combine several kinds of greens.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/2 pound firm tofu
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sake
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated ginger
Pinch of cayenne
8 ounces medium spinach leaves
2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons white or red miso
1/2 teaspoon grated garlic (from about 2 to 3 cloves)
1 teaspoon grated ginger (from a peeled 1-inch piece)
1 cup chopped cucumber
1 cup thinly sliced daikon radish
1 cup frozen edamame, thawed
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons roasted peanuts
Pinch of kosher salt or flaky sea salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Slice tofu into 1-inch-by-2-inch pieces about 1/4-inch thick and place in a deep bowl or on a platter.
  • Make the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, sake, brown sugar, ginger and cayenne. Pour marinade over tofu slices to coat well. Leave in marinade for at least 15 minutes. (You may marinate the tofu up to 24 hours in advance.)
  • While the tofu marinates, pick over spinach leaves and remove any tough stems. Swish the spinach in a deep bowl of cold water. Lift leaves from water into a colander. If you see any sand in the water, repeat up to 3 times, using fresh water each time. Drain well and dry spinach, then wrap in a kitchen towel and refrigerate until ready to use. (You may wash the spinach up to 24 hours in advance.)
  • Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, brown sugar, sesame oil, vegetable oil, soy sauce, miso, garlic and ginger.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and arrange the tofu pieces in a single layer. Spoon remaining marinade over tofu. Bake, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes, until slightly crisped. Remove and leave at room temperature.
  • To make the salad, arrange spinach in a low, wide salad bowl or on a deep platter. Scatter cucumber, daikon and edamame over spinach, then sprinkle with sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds and peanuts. Tuck slices of tofu here and there.
  • Sprinkle a pinch of salt over everything, then drizzle salad with dressing and serve.

HAWAIIAN DRESSING WITH AVOCADO, EGG AND SPINACH SALAD



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I use this dressing on Hawaiian Grilled Burgers but it can be used on salads. If you make ahead & refrigerate, shake the dressing,stir,it might separate.Beautiful presentation for a dinner party.

Provided by Montana Heart Song

Categories     Spinach

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 avocados, pitted & halved
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt or 1 teaspoon salt substitute
4 -6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
4 cups fresh spinach, washed, spun, drained and stemmed
1 white onions or 1 red onion, sliced
1/4 cup hormel bacon bits (optional)
2 cups mayonnaise
2 teaspoons celery seeds
2 tablespoons pineapple juice
2 tablespoons ketchup

Steps:

  • Pour lemon juice in flat sided dish.
  • Add salt.
  • Half the avocados, pit. Leave peel on, place in dish cut side down.
  • Right before serving, use a sharp knife cut down through the peel, making individual slices. Throw away the strips of narrow peel.
  • Mix Dressing, refrigerate.
  • First Presentation:.
  • On a long serving plate, place the spinach, then the onion rings,avocodo slices, sliced hard boiled eggs.
  • Drizzle with dressing.
  • Scatter bacon bits across the top.
  • Second Presentation:.
  • Lay out 8 individual salad plates and layer in the same order as above.
  • Pass the dressing and small cup of bacon bits when served.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.5, Fat 37.2, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 121.3, Sodium 801.4, Carbohydrate 26.8, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 6.7, Protein 6.4

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender spinach: The base of this salad is spinach, so it's important to start with the freshest, most tender leaves you can find. Look for spinach that is deep green in color and has no signs of wilting or yellowing.
  • Use a variety of toppings: The beauty of this salad is that it's incredibly versatile. You can add almost any type of topping you like, so feel free to get creative! Some popular options include cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, almonds, and goat cheese.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A light dressing is all you need to bring out the flavors of the salad without overpowering them. A simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, vinegar, and a touch of salt and pepper is a classic choice.

Conclusion:

Hawaiian spinach salad is a delicious, healthy, and refreshing salad that's perfect for any occasion. With its vibrant colors and variety of flavors, this salad is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a light and healthy meal, give Hawaiian spinach salad a try!

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