Best 5 Overnight Spinach Salad For Fifty Recipes

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Are you looking for a healthy and delicious way to feed a crowd? Overnight spinach salad is the perfect option! This easy-to-make salad can be made ahead of time, making it perfect for potlucks, parties, or busy weeknights. Plus, it's packed with nutrients and flavor. In this article, we'll share our favorite overnight spinach salad recipe, along with tips for making it even better.

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

OVERNIGHT SPINACH SALAD FOR FIFTY



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When serving a large crowd, make-ahead recipes are a must to keep the stress levels down and to leave time for more enjoyable activities on the day of the big event. This spinach salad has a refreshing lemon dressing that is sure to please. This needs to be made 12 to 24 hours in advance.

Provided by TGirl

Categories     Spinach

Time P1DT30m

Yield 50 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

20 ounces fresh spinach leaves, torn into bite-sized pieces
8 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1 lb cooked bacon, crumbled
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 heads romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
3/4 cup chopped red onion
16 ounces sour cream
2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
10 ounces frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

  • In two 5 quart bowls, layer spinach, eggs, bacon, mushrooms, Romaine, and onion.
  • In seperate bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and spread the mixture evenly over both salads.
  • Sprinkle both salads with cheddar cheese and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
  • Just before serving, add peas to salad and toss to combine.

STAY CRISP LAYER SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 head iceburg lettuce
1 10-ounce package fresh spinach
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 can peas, washed and drained
1 jar bacon bits
7 hard cooked eggs, chopped
8 ounces grated cheddar cheese
Parmesan cheese
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Wash greens, break into bite size pieces. Layer ingredients in a large container that seals in the order given. After all ingredients are used, spread the dressing over salad as you would in icing a cake. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Seal bowl and refrigerate the salad overnight.
  • Mix all the ingredients together. To serve salad, toss dressing well through the other ingredients.

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.

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 :

SPINACH SALAD II



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This salad uses eggs, bacon, spinach, onion, and an oil and lemon juice dressing.

Provided by Dee J

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 eggs
8 slices bacon
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach
1 small onion, chopped
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, bacon, spinach and onion.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, garlic and salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss well to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 149.4 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 395.2 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh spinach: Fresh spinach is essential for this salad, as it provides a crisp texture and bright flavor. If you can't find fresh spinach, you can use baby spinach, but it may be more delicate.
  • Don't overdress the salad: This salad is best when it's lightly dressed. If you add too much dressing, it will weigh down the spinach and make it soggy.
  • Let the salad marinate: Marinating the salad for at least 30 minutes allows the flavors to meld together and develop. You can marinate it for up to overnight, but be sure to toss it occasionally so that the dressing is evenly distributed.
  • Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best served immediately after it's made. The spinach will start to wilt if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

This overnight spinach salad is a delicious and easy way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also a great side dish for grilled or roasted meats. The best part about this salad is that it can be made ahead of time, so you can enjoy it all week long.

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