Best 13 Nantucket Bleu Spinach Salad Recipes

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In the culinary world, embarking on a quest for a Nantucket Bleu Spinach Salad recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more is an adventure worth taking. With its harmonious blend of flavors and textures, this salad offers a delightful dance of salty, tangy, and nutty notes. Whether you prefer a classic approach or a contemporary twist, the possibilities are endless. As you embark on this culinary journey, let us guide you through the world of Nantucket Bleu Spinach Salad, unlocking the secrets to creating a dish that will leave an unforgettable impression on your palate. So, prepare your apron, gather your ingredients, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will delight your senses and satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

BLUE SPINACH SALAD



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Small amounts of the rich blue cheese goodies add just the right flavor to a very fresh tasting salad. This is my nothing-else-could-possibly-make-me-happy-for-dinner salad. Happy eating!

Provided by MAMAHENMISSY

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup pre-washed spinach leaves
⅓ cup seedless red grapes, rinsed and dried
1 tablespoon blue cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons roasted, salted pumpkin seeds
1 tablespoon blue cheese salad dressing

Steps:

  • Toss together the spinach leaves, grapes, blue cheese, and pumpkin seeds. Serve with blue cheese salad dressing if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 8.9 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 473 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

BLUE CHEESE SPINACH SALAD



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Perk up simple spinach with bacon, cheese and lively dressing that Myra Innes of Auburn, Kansas created. "The lemon juice in the dressing adds just the right zing," she says.-Myra Innes, Auburn, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups torn fresh spinach
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Combine the first four ingredients; mix well and set aside. In a medium salad bowl, toss spinach, onion and mushrooms. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss well. Sprinkle with bacon and blue cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

BLUEBERRY SPINACH SALAD



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A lovely salad with fresh blueberries, candied pecans, and blue cheese. The homemade salad dressing is the best and brings the flavors together nicely!

Provided by Kathi Crawford

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
½ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 pound fresh spinach
1 pint fresh blueberries
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
4 ounces candied pecans

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar, oil, mustard, and sugar in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well.
  • Toss spinach, blueberries, blue cheese, and candied pecans in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 14.2 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 439.5 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

NANTUCKET BLEU SPINACH SALAD



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This is a wonderful salad--I get asked for the recipe every time I serve it! It's from the Redwood Grill in Houston, Tx. and has become their signature dish. I also think it would be terrific with raspberries substituted for the blueberries!

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 shallot, minced
1/2 pint fresh blueberries
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup raspberry vinegar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 -2 bag ready to eat Baby Spinach
1 pint fresh blueberries
2/3 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup chopped and toasted pecans

Steps:

  • For vinaigrette: Combine shallot, blueberries, salt, sugar, vinegar, and oil in electric blender container; blend until smooth.
  • For salad: In large bowl combine spinach, blueberries, cheese, and pecans.
  • Toss with generous amount of vinaigrette and serve.

NANCY'S SPINACH SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 44m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 small onion
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup canola oil
1 large bag fresh spinach
2 hard boiled eggs
Several large mushrooms, sliced
4 to 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 container fresh bean sprouts

Steps:

  • For the dressing: In a food processor, chop onion, add all other ingredients except oil, and blend. Slowly add the oil, refrigerate for 1 day.
  • For the Salad: Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl and toss with dressing.

NANCY'S SPINACH SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Time 44m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 small onion
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup canola oil
1 large bag fresh spinach
2 hard boiled eggs
Several large mushrooms, sliced
4 to 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 container fresh bean sprouts

Steps:

  • For the Dressing: In a food processor, chop onion, add all other ingredients except oil, and blend. Slowly add the oil, refrigerate for 1 day.
  • For the Salad: Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl and toss with dressing.

SPINACH SALAD WITH FRIED BLUE CHEESE



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Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small garlic clove, halved
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound fresh spinach, coarse stems discarded and the leaves washed well and spun dry (about 6 cups packed leaves)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
1/4 pound chilled blue cheese (preferably Roquefort), cut into 3/4-inch cubes
vegetable oil for frying the cheese cubes

Steps:

  • In a large bowl with a fork mash the garlic to a paste with the salt, add the vinegar, the Worcestershire sauce, and the olive oil, and combine the dressing well. Add the spinach to the dressing and toss the salad well.
  • Have ready in separate bowls the flour, the egg, beaten lightly, and the bread crumbs. Dredge the cheese cubes in the flour, shaking off the excess, coat them thoroughly with the egg, and dredge them in the bread crumbs, patting the crumbs on to help them adhere. In a saucepan heat 2 inches of the vegetable oil to 350°F. on a deep-fat thermometer and in it fry the cheese cubes in batches for 45 seconds, or until they are golden, transferring them as they are fried with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Divide the spinach salad between 2 bowls and top it with the fried cheese.

SPINACH SALAD WITH MUSHROOMS AND BLUE CHEESE



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This healthy spinach salad recipe comes from Alison Vanek of White Plains, New York.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
5 ounces baby spinach (about 5 cups)
8 ounces white button mushrooms, stems trimmed, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, diced
2 ounces crumbled blue cheese (scant 1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil; season with salt and pepper.
  • Add spinach, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, and blue cheese to bowl; toss to coat with dressing. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g

BLACK AND BLEU SALAD



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This is a favorite at a local restaurant I used to work at named Elijah's here in Wilmington. All of the topping measurements are approximate, put as many or as few as you want! The spicyness of the blackening spice and the potent cheese are wonderous with the sweet balsamic dressing. The original salad at the restaurant also includes cherry tomatoes, but since neither I or my boyfriend care for raw tomatoes we left them off!

Provided by Julia Lynn

Categories     Steak

Time 21m

Yield 1 salad, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb sirloin steak
1/3 cup cucumber, chopped
1/3 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/3 cup red onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) bag romaine lettuce
1/3 cup blue cheese, crumbled
blackening seasoning
balsamic vinaigrette
crouton (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat your grill pan or grill to medium-high heat.
  • Equally distribute the lettuce between 3 or 4 bowls (or 2 if you're feeding big appetites) and top with the chopped veggies and croutons if desired.
  • Sprinkle the steak liberally with the blackening seasoning and place in hot grill pan. Cook 3 minutes per side for medium rare. (The steak I used was about 3/4 inch thick.).
  • Once cooked to desired doneness, let the meat rest a few minutes before slicing into strips. (You may cut it into more bite size pieces but it will not be as pretty.).
  • Place the steak slices on top of each salad. Top the warm meat with the bleu cheese and serve with the balsamic on the side.
  • ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 862.6, Fat 58.8, SaturatedFat 24.5, Cholesterol 239, Sodium 485.2, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 4.3, Protein 70.9

SPINACH SALAD (INA GARTEN) RECIPE - (2.9/5)



Spinach Salad (Ina Garten) Recipe - (2.9/5) image

Provided by kddozier

Number Of Ingredients 13

DRESSING:
2 bags baby spinach
Red onion, thinly sliced
1 package craisins
Feta cheese, crumbled
Toasted pine nuts or pecans
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 cup sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
Paprika to taste

Steps:

  • Spinach Salad: Toss ingredients together. To toast nuts, put nuts in 400 degree oven for 5 minutes and remove as soon as you can smell them. Dressing: Boil together 1/2 cup white vinegar and 1 cup sugar and remove from heat to cool some. Add remaining ingredients and mix.

SPINACH AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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A simple dressing made of currant jelly and balsamic vinegar coats this colorful salad, sprinkled with crunchy pine nuts. If you like blue cheese, you'll love this refreshing toss. -Grace Sandvigen, Rochester, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup red currant jelly
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
6 cups fresh baby spinach
2 pints fresh strawberries, quartered
1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • For dressing, heat jelly in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in vinegar. , In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries, oranges, onion and blue cheese. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

STEAK SALAD WITH SPINACH



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For a steakhouse meal in 15 minutes, broil skirt steak in a toaster oven, and serve it with grapes, greens, blue cheese, and walnuts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 piece skirt steak (4 ounces)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
3 cups baby spinach (from a 5-ounce bag)
1/2 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1 ounce blue cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Heat toaster-oven broiler (or oven broiler), with rack set 4 inches from heat. Season steak with salt and pepper; place on a broilerproof pan. Broil 4 to 6 minutes, without turning, for medium-rare. Let rest 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine oil and vinegar; season with salt and pepper, and whisk to combine. Add spinach; toss to combine. Thinly slice steak crosswise. Place spinach, grapes, and steak on a serving plate. Sprinkle with cheese and walnuts.

NANTUCKET BLEU SPINACH SALAD



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Categories     Salad

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 bunches leaf spinach, stemmed, washed and dried well
1 pint fresh blueberries
2/3 cup bleu cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Blueberry Vinaigrette
1 shallot, minced
1/2 pint fresh blueberries
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup raspberry vinegar
1 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Combine shallots, blueberries, salt, sugar, vinegar and oil in an electric blender container. Blend until smooth. Toss with salad before serving.

Tips for a Perfect Nantucket Bleu Spinach Salad:

  • Use Fresh Spinach: Fresh spinach leaves provide a crisp and vibrant base for the salad. Look for spinach that is deeply green and free of wilted or yellowed leaves.
  • Slice the Strawberries Thinly: Thinly sliced strawberries distribute their sweetness evenly throughout the salad and make them easier to eat.
  • Crumble the Bleu Cheese: Crumbling the bleu cheese allows it to evenly coat the salad and distribute its rich, tangy flavor.
  • Toast the Walnuts: Toasting walnuts enhances their flavor and adds a nutty crunch to the salad.
  • Make a Well-Balanced Dressing: The dressing should complement the flavors of the salad without overpowering them. Use a good quality olive oil and vinegar, and adjust the proportions to achieve the desired balance of tanginess and sweetness.
  • Toss Gently: When combining all the ingredients, toss the salad gently to avoid bruising the spinach leaves.

Conclusion: A Delightful Salad for Any Occasion:

The Nantucket Bleu Spinach Salad is a delightful and versatile dish that is perfect for any occasion. Its combination of fresh spinach, sweet strawberries, tangy bleu cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a well-balanced dressing creates a symphony of flavors and textures. Whether served as a light lunch, a side dish, or a refreshing appetizer, this salad is sure to impress. Its vibrant colors and enticing aroma make it a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey to create this delectable salad that will leave your taste buds dancing and your guests asking for more.

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