Best 4 My Favorite Spinach Salad Recipes
Cooking a delicious and nutritious spinach salad is an art form. With its vibrant green leaves, spinach provides a robust base for a variety of flavors and textures. Whether you prefer a classic spinach salad with a tangy dressing or a more adventurous combination of ingredients, there's a recipe out there to tantalize your taste buds. This article will provide you with some of the best spinach salad recipes, each offering a unique culinary experience. From simple and refreshing to hearty and indulgent, these recipes will help you create a spinach salad that's sure to become a favorite.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
MY FAVORITE BEET SALAD
Fresh roasted beets over a bed of baby spinach with tomatoes, avocados, onions and feta cheese drizzled with a balsamic dressing. You can cut this recipe in half for 4 servings, though it so good the next day too that I always make plenty.
Provided by monkeydoo3
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Beet Salad Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Place the beets into a large bowl, and drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Lay out 2 large squares of aluminum foil on a work surface, and place 3 beets onto the center of each sheet. Fold the aluminum foil into 2 envelopes, sealing the beets into the packets; place the packets into a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Check for tenderness after 1 hour by piercing a beet with a fork. Open the foil, and allow the beets to cool until they can be handled; peel, and slice.
- Lay out the spinach leaves on an attractive oblong-shaped serving platter. Sprinkle pieces of tomato and avocado over the spinach leaves, and top with chopped red onion. Lay the sliced warm beets over the salad, and top with crumbled feta cheese.
- Whisk together balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup of olive oil, and Dijon mustard until smooth; pour over the salad to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 400.3 mg, Sugar 16.9 g
MY FAVORITE SPINACH SALAD
This salad taught me to love spinach! The dressing is WONDERFUL. I also love it on a lettuce salad topped with dried cranberries, pecans and crumbled bleu cheese.
Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns
Categories Spinach
Time 15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix first 4 ingredients together in a large bowl.
- To prepare dressing, warm wine vinegar slightly.
- Add sugar and stir to dissolve.
- (If you prefer a tangier dressing, reduce the sugar to 2/3 cup.) If you don't warm the vinegar, you will have trouble getting the sugar to dissolve.
- Allow to cool.
- Add onion, paprika and salt.
- Stir well.
- Add olive oil and blend.
- I prefer to put it in a bottle and shake it.
- Pour over salad and enjoy!
MY FAVORITE SPINACH SALAD
We enjoy having salad for supper. This recipe is a favorite and is quite filling. This is my version of the spinach salad they serve at The Angus Barn, a very popular restaurant in Raleigh, NC. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Pork
Time 5m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place freshly washed spinach on individual plates.
- Sprinkle with chopped hard boiled eggs and crumbled bacon.
- Spread sliced onion on top.
- Drizzle with poppyseed dressing.
- Serves 4 small or 2 meal size.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 754.7, Fat 64.7, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 543.4, Sodium 1169.1, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4.1, Protein 31.9
CLASSIC SPINACH SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl toss together the spinach, crumbled bacon, if using or eggs, mushrooms and red onion. Top with your favorite vinaigrette.
Tips:
- Fresh is best: For the best flavor and texture, use fresh spinach leaves. Avoid wilted or bruised leaves.
- Wash your spinach thoroughly: Before adding it to the salad, rinse the spinach leaves well in cold water to remove any dirt or grit.
- Dry your spinach thoroughly: After washing the spinach, dry it thoroughly with a salad spinner or paper towels. This will help prevent the salad from getting watery.
- Choose your toppings carefully: The toppings you add to your spinach salad can make or break the dish. Choose toppings that complement the flavor of the spinach, such as bacon, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, or nuts.
- Don't overdress the salad: A light dressing is all you need to enhance the flavor of the spinach. Too much dressing will overwhelm the other ingredients.
Conclusion:
Spinach salad is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. With its fresh, crisp flavor and variety of toppings, spinach salad is a versatile dish that can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a healthy and refreshing meal, give spinach salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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