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
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
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
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
Provided by Food Network
Time 44m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
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
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
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
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
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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