Best 5 Special Occasion Spinach Salad Recipes
For those special occasions when you want to impress your guests with a delightful and healthy dish, a spinach salad is the perfect choice. Its vibrant green leaves, packed with essential nutrients, provide a refreshing base for a symphony of flavors and textures. Whether you prefer a classic spinach salad with a tangy dressing or a more adventurous creation bursting with unique ingredients, this article will guide you through a collection of the best recipes to make your special occasion truly memorable.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
EASY AND AWESOME SPINACH SALAD
This is a very easy spinach salad to make. The dressing has some unusual ingredients but is very delicious. I never have leftovers at potlucks when I take this salad.
Provided by Lady Scrapalot
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the bacon into a skillet over medium heat, and cook until browned and crisp, turning often, about 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to absorb excess grease. Crumble the bacon when cool.
- Place the spinach into a large salad bowl, and sprinkle with the bacon, hard-cooked eggs, and onion. Gently toss the salad.
- In a bowl, whisk together the sugar, ketchup, vegetable oil, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce until the sugar has dissolved. Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 57.9 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 15.7 g
SPECIAL SPINACH SALAD
This salad will be just as good and appropriate at Christmas or in the July heat. This is very typical of California.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a shaker jar combine the oil, sugar,vinegar, sour cream and mustard. Shake well.
- Divide spinach among four salad plates.
- Drizzle with dressing.
- Sprinkle with the walnuts and cranberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.2, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 2.6, Sodium 37.7, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 10.5, Protein 3.8
SPECIAL SPINACH SALAD
I always get compliments when I serve this refreshing salad during the holidays. The creamy dressing is perfect with the colorful cranberries and crunchy nuts. -Laurene Hunsicker, Canton, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the oil, sugar, vinegar, sour cream and mustard. Divide spinach among four salad plates; drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with walnuts and cranberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 28g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SPECIAL OCCASION SPINACH SALAD
This is a recipe my wife and I have tinkered with and molded to our likes. We make it for special occasions, as the title suggests. Some of the ingredients are simply "to taste," so feel free to tinker with the proportions to suit your own tastes.
Provided by misaistheboofy
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, toss first 7 ingredients. Add desired amount of dressing and toss with remaining ingredients. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.6, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 13.4, Sodium 249.8, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 5.1, Protein 4.6
SPECIAL OCCASION SALAD
"This simple salad consistently gets rave reviews. Feel free to change the types of lettuce, dried fruit and even substitute candied pecans for almonds." - Jean Follmer, Lafayette, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, arugula, cherries and almonds. Combine the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper; drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with goat cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: Fresh spinach, crisp bacon, and flavorful dressing are essential for a delicious salad.
- Don't overdress the salad: A light dressing will allow the flavors of the spinach, bacon, and mushrooms to shine through.
- Add some crunch: Sliced almonds or croutons add a nice textural contrast to the salad.
- Serve immediately: Spinach salad is best enjoyed fresh, so serve it immediately after making it.
Conclusion:
Spinach salad is a versatile and delicious salad that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish. With its combination of fresh spinach, crispy bacon, flavorful mushrooms, and a light dressing, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying salad, give this recipe a try!
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