Best 6 Marcias Layered Spinach Salad Recipes

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Creating a layered spinach salad that is bursting with flavors, textures, and visual appeal is an art form. Marcia's layered spinach salad recipe stands out as a culinary masterpiece, combining simple yet complementary ingredients into a dish that is both elegant and satisfying. With fresh spinach as the base, this salad invites layers of roasted walnuts, tangy cranberries, creamy goat cheese, and crispy bacon. A homemade vinaigrette dressing ties all the elements together, resulting in a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors that will elevate any occasion. Let's dive into the details of this exceptional recipe and explore the techniques that make it a true delight for the senses.

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

MAJESTIC LAYERED SPINACH SALAD



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Discover what makes our Majestic Layered Spinach Salad so special. All your favorite salad fixings have a home in our Majestic Layered Spinach Salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Side Dish Recipes

Time 5h15m

Yield 12 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups loosely packed shredded fresh spinach
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese, divided
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small red onion, sliced, separated into rings
2 pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen peas, thawed
3/4 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. dill weed
1/2 tsp. sugar
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled

Steps:

  • Layer spinach, 1 cup cheese, mushrooms, onions and peas in 2-1/2-qt. bowl.
  • Mix mayo, dill and sugar; spread over salad, completely covering top of salad. Refrigerate 5 hours.
  • Top with remaining cheese and bacon before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 270 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

SIMPLE LAYERED SPINACH SALAD



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I'm always on the lookout for new spinach salads, and I particularly like this one. It can be prepared ahead of time and it travels well, too!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 to 3/4 pound fresh spinach
1/2 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
3/4 cup Ranch-style salad dressing
5 slices bacon, crisply fried and crumbled
1/2 cup Spanish peanuts

Steps:

  • Remove and discard spinach stems. Rinse leaves well; drain and pat dry. Tear spinach into bite-sized pieces and arrange evenly in salad bowl. Evenly layer cucumber slices, radish, green onion and eggs. Spread dressing over top. Cover; chill up to 24 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with bacon and peanuts.

Nutrition Facts :

MARCIA'S LAYERED SPINACH SALAD



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EVERYONE LOVES this salad! My dear sister Marcia is my source. It will last up to 4 days long. Hint: if you use smaller deep storage containers the lettuce stays even drier and crisper rather than using one big container :)

Provided by Grandma Pat

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 1 yummy salad, 16-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head of your choice lettuce (she uses Iceberg)
1 (12 ounce) bag fresh spinach (clean real well and pat dry)
12 -16 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1 lb cooked bacon, broken in pieces
1 -2 bunch sliced green onion
1 (8 ounce) package frozen peas
2 cups mayonnaise
2 (1/2 ounce) packages Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
4 -8 tablespoons milk (to reach desired consistency of a thick sour cream)

Steps:

  • Layer in the order given in the recipe list.
  • Make the dressing.
  • Spread it from rim to rim.
  • Wrap tight and refrigerate for at least 8 to 12 hours before eating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.7, Fat 31.7, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 195.4, Sodium 1018.4, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 4, Protein 18.3

WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS



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Serve this spinach salad with steak, burgers, or goat cheese and crusty bread.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 large shallots, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 bags (10 ounces each) baby spinach
1 teaspoon vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat extra-virgin olive oil over medium-high. Add minced shallots, and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Season with coarse salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring, until shallots are sticky and browned, about 8 minutes. Add water and cook, stirring and scraping up browned bits from skillet, until shallots are dark brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; add whole-grain mustard and red wine vinegar and stir to combine. In a large bowl, place 2 bags (10 ounces each) baby spinach and pour warm dressing over top. Add 1 teaspoon vinegar, toss, and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 g

LAYERED SPINACH SALAD



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Make and share this Layered Spinach Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Divinemom5

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h15m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 bag fresh spinach, torn into bite sized pieces
6 hard boiled eggs, sliced
1 lb bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
2 cups chopped lettuce
1 red onion, thinly sliced into rings
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup salad dressing (Miracle Whip)
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 lb swiss cheese, grated

Steps:

  • In large bowl,layer 1/2 the spinach,eggs,bacon,lettuce,onion / and top with remaining spinach.
  • Combine salad dressing and mayonnaise.
  • Spread over salad and top with cheese.
  • Chill 2-3 hours .

LAYERED HAM AND SPINACH SALAD



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Here's a delicious salad that's sure to be a favorite with your family and friends. It's very easy to make.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 cups torn fresh spinach
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 medium red onion, sliced
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Place two-thirds of the spinach in a 4-qt. salad bowl. Sprinkle with half of the sugar, pepper and salt. Top with eggs, ham and remaining spinach. Sprinkle with remaining sugar, pepper and salt. Arrange onion slices on top., In a large bowl, combine the dressing mix, mayonnaise and sour cream. Spread over onions. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 45g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 192mg cholesterol, Sodium 997mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

Tips:

  • To save time, purchase pre-washed and chopped spinach.
  • For a more flavorful salad, use baby spinach instead of regular spinach.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to your salad, such as crumbled bacon, hard-boiled eggs, or chopped nuts.
  • If you're making the salad ahead of time, wait to add the dressing until just before serving.

Conclusion:

Marcia's Layered Spinach Salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. With its layers of fresh spinach, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, mushrooms, and cheese, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new salad recipe to try, give Marcia's Layered Spinach Salad a try.

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