Best 8 Spinach And Walnut Salad With Thyme Vinaigrette Recipes

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Spinach and walnut salad with thyme vinaigrette is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. Packed with flavors and textures, this salad is loaded with fresh spinach, crunchy walnuts, tangy feta cheese, and a flavorful thyme vinaigrette. The combination of these ingredients creates a balanced and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. Served as a main course or a side dish, this nutritious and versatile salad is a great way to incorporate more leafy greens into your diet.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND WALNUTS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallot or red onion
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons quality walnut oil, (see Cook's Note)
8 cups baby spinach leaves, stems trimmed, washed, and dried
1/2 cup whole or chopped toasted walnuts
1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in the oil to make a creamy dressing.
  • Put all but a large handful of the spinach in a large bowl. Toss with most of the dressing. Add remaining spinach and continue tossing until well coated.
  • Serve immediately topped with goat cheese and walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calorie, Fat 21 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 5 milligrams, Sodium 297 milligrams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 1 grams

THYME VINAIGRETTE SALAD



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"A couple from France gave us this recipe years ago when they were guests in our home," relates Jackie Heyer of Cushing, Iowa. "The dressing is the real French dressing-made with oil, vinegar, lemon juice and herbs-not the creamy tomato-based type we're accustomed to. The thyme flavor is wonderful on any combination of greens and vegetables," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield about 1 cup dressing.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice
1 to 2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Torn salad greens, sliced cucumbers and chopped sweet red and yellow peppers or vegetables of your choice

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, thyme, salt and pepper; shake well. Serve with salad. Store in the refrigerator; shake before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

DIJON-WALNUT SPINACH SALAD



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This family favorite of ours has a great fresh taste, lots of different textures and can be tossed together in a heartbeat. For variety, change up the dressing to honey mustard or any other favorite. -Chris DeMontravel, Mohegan Lake, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 13 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (9 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 package (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup walnut halves, toasted
1/2 cup honey Dijon vinaigrette

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, feta cheese, cranberries and walnuts. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH SALAD WITH APPLE, HONEY-ROASTED WALNUTS, AND BLACKBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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This delicious spinach salad is paired with blackberries, apple, honey roasted walnuts, and a blackberry vinaigrette--it's perfect for a dinner party when blackberries are in season.

Provided by N Yager

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 tablespoons honey
3 cups raw walnut halves
½ tablespoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 tablespoons seedless blackberry jam
4 tablespoons good quality balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
½ teaspoon dried basil
salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
8 cups fresh spinach
1 sweet apple, chopped
1 Granny Smith apple, chopped
1 cucumber, sliced and quartered
2 red bell peppers, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
12 ounces fresh blackberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place 3 tablespoons honey in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on Medium until honey liquefies, about 30 to 45 seconds. Add walnuts and stir to coat. Spread in one layer onto the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until nuts have darkened slightly, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and stir to coat. Allow to cool.
  • Combine olive oil, blackberry jam, balsamic vinegar, orange juice, Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons honey, basil, salt, and pepper in a lidded jar. Shake until vinaigrette is well combined and chill in the refrigerator until serving.
  • Combine spinach, sweet apple, Granny Smith apple, cucumber, bell peppers, green onions, feta, and cooled walnuts in a large bowl. Toss to combine. Carefully mix in blackberries. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 290.6 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH WALNUTS



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Nutritious spinach gets a protein boost from walnuts and eggs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 minced shallot
1/4 cup loosely packed chopped fresh tarragon (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
3/4 pound trimmed spinach
1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts
4 quartered hard-cooked eggs
8 ounces thinly sliced mushrooms
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, shallot, and tarragon.
  • Add spinach, walnuts, hard-cooked eggs, and mushrooms. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Toss just before serving.

SPINACH WALNUT SALAD W. RASPBERRY WALNUT VINAIGRETTE



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Easy Salad to throw together, and another one the "french chef" liked. Goes well with almost any meal. If you want to give it some kick, add some Feta Cheese!

Provided by Shannon in VA

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups Baby Spinach
1/4 cup crushed walnut pieces
1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 red onion, sliced thin
1 -2 whole strawberry, sliced thin
bottled raspberry walnut vinaigrette dressing (Ken's Steakhouse has a wonderful "lite" Vinaigrette)

Steps:

  • In large bowl combine spinach, walnuts, mushrooms, red onion, and strawberry slices.
  • Toss to Mix.
  • Just before serving add dressing to taste.
  • Divide among 4 salad plates and serve.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES AND WALNUTS



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Make and share this Spinach Salad With Cranberries and Walnuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Spinach

Time 10m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb fresh spinach, washed, stems removed, and torn into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup dried cranberries (craisins)
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a serving bowl, toss together the salad ingredients.
  • In a jar with a tight fitting lid, shake together the dressing ingredients until well blended.
  • Dress the salad and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.1, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 559.8, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 0.6, Protein 2.2

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BALSAMIC WALNUT DRESSING



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Fresh spinach, mushrooms, red onion and feta cheese are tossed with a warm bacon, walnut and balsamic dressing for a delicious side-dish salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield Makes 6 servings, 2 cups each.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bag (10 oz.) spinach, washed, drained
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese
1/2 of a medium red onion, sliced
8 slices OSCAR MAYER Center Cut Bacon
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup HEINZ Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 hard-cooked eggs, quartered

Steps:

  • Toss spinach with mushrooms, cheese and onions in large bowl; set aside.
  • Cook bacon in large skillet on medium heat to desired crispness, turning frequently. Remove bacon from skillet; reserve 2 Tbsp. of the drippings in skillet. Place bacon on paper towels to drain.
  • Add walnuts to reserved drippings in skillet. Cook 1 to 2 min. or until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally. Stir in vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. Cook 30 sec. or until heated through. Pour hot dressing over salad; toss to coat. Top with eggs. Crumble bacon; sprinkle over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 650 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh spinach and walnuts. If you can't find fresh spinach, you can use baby spinach, but it will be a bit more delicate.
  • Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until they are fragrant and slightly browned. This will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Use a good quality olive oil for the vinaigrette. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the salad.
  • Add the thyme leaves to the vinaigrette just before serving. This will prevent them from discoloring.
  • Season the salad to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the salad immediately, while the spinach is still crisp.

Conclusion:

Spinach and Walnut Salad with Thyme Vinaigrette is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a light and refreshing salad, give this one a try.

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