Best 9 Spinach Festival Salad Recipes

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Spinach festival salad is a colorful, versatile, and flavorful dish that can be served as a main course or side dish. Also known as spinach salad, this dish's main ingredient is fresh baby spinach leaves, which are often combined with a variety of other vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds. The dressing typically consists of olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper, but can be customized to suit individual tastes. Spinach festival salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables, is low in calories and fat, and is a good source of vitamins and minerals.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

FESTIVE SPINACH SALAD



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Baby spinach leaves get jazzed up with this simple, homemade salad dressing. Walnuts, bacon bits and pomegranate seeds make this attractive salad a regular on my holiday menus.-JoAnn Scannell, Dubuque, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup fat-free French salad dressing
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
3/4 teaspoon paprika
6 cups fresh baby spinach
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
3/4 cup pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup cubed avocado
3 slices red onion, separated into rings
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the salad dressing, orange juice, honey and paprika; shake well. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled. , In a salad bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH FESTIVAL SALAD



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I first whipped up this salad for my sister before we headed out for a day of shopping. Now I'm asked to make it for her whenever she comes over.-Malinda Smith, Stone Mountain, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium sweet yellow pepper
1 medium sweet red pepper
1/2 pound sliced deli turkey, cut into strips
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 plum tomatoes, sliced
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup crumbled tomato and basil feta cheese
3 pepperoncini, sliced
2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Broil peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a bowl; cover and let stand for 15-20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a salad bowl, combine the turkey, spinach, tomatoes, onions, feta cheese, pepperoncini, Romano cheese, garlic and seasonings., Peel off and discard charred skin from peppers. Remove stems and seeds. Slice peppers; add to salad and toss to combine. Serve with vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 803mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

FESTIVE SPINACH SALAD



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Every time I make this, I get a lot of great reviews. I think I got the recipe years ago in a Taste of Home magazine. I always make extra dressing and keep it around (practically forever), as it tastes great on everything!

Provided by Battle in Seattle

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 cups fresh spinach
1/2 cup thin sliced red onion
1 pint fresh strawberries, quartered*
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained*
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted*
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice (can substitute lemon)
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 -3 teaspoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine the sugar, vinegar, lime juice, onion and salt. Cover and process until well blended and smooth. With blender running, gradually add oil. Add poppy seeds and pulse until blended.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, red onion, strawberries & oranges. Toss with desired amount of dressing. Sprinkle pecans on top.
  • * There are many fruits/cheeses/nuts that go well with this tangy dressing. Try any different combination below: Goat (Chevre) Cheese, Dried Cranberries, Toasted almonds; Feta Cheese, Mango, Toasted pinenuts; Gorgonzola Cheese, Fresh or Dried Figs, Toasted Pistachios; Blue Cheese, Sliced Bosc or Asian Pear, Candied Walnuts; Swiss or Emanthaler Cheese, Dried Apricots, Candied Pecans.

CLASSIC SPINACH SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 bunch fresh spinach, washed, stems removed, torn into bite-sized pieces
4 ounces of bacon fried crisp, drained, crumbled, if desired or 2 chopped hard boiled eggs
4 large white mushrooms, sliced
1/4 small red onion, sliced thin

Steps:

  • In a large bowl toss together the spinach, crumbled bacon, if using or eggs, mushrooms and red onion. Top with your favorite vinaigrette.

BIG FESTIVE SALAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 cup shelled raw unsalted pistachios
1/4 cup chopped raw unsalted hazelnuts
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups baby arugula
2 cups baby kale
2 cups baby spinach
2 cups quartered and sliced radicchio
3 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • For the candied nuts: In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, toast the pistachios and hazelnuts until fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the brown sugar, salt, vanilla and 1 tablespoon water directly to the pan with the nuts and stir to coat them. Cook until the sugar has dissolved, about 1 additional minute. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow to cool, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • For the dressing: Combine the olive oil, vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, salt and pepper in a mason jar. Secure the lid and shake to combine. Set aside.
  • For the salad: Spread the arugula, kale and spinach over a large round platter, leaving space in the center of the platter (it should look like a holiday wreath). Top the greens with the radicchio. Arrange the mandarin segments over the greens. Sprinkle with the pomegranate seeds, cranberries, blueberries and cooled candied nuts.
  • Lastly, sprinkle with the Parmesan, creating the look of snow. Shake the dressing one more time and pour it into a serving bowl. Place the bowl in the center of the platter and serve.

SPINACH SALAD



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Currants or dried apricots can be substituted for the dried sour cherries, if you like, in this delicious spinach salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 bunch spinach, (about 6 cups), preferably flat-leaf, roughly chopped
1/3 cup dried sour cherries
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 green apple, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup seedless red grapes, cut in half
1/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons apple-cider vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese, (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Combine spinach, cherries, scallions, apple slices, grapes, and walnuts in a large bowl. Whisk together vinegar and olive oil; season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour vinaigrette over salad; toss in cheese, and arrange on salad plates.

THANKSGIVING SPINACH SALAD



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I serve this spinach salad every year for our Thanksgiving dinner. The flavor of the apples and cinnamon make it great for the season. It's very quick and easy to prepare, too!

Provided by J. Dub

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

¾ cup sweetened dried cranberries, chopped
1 McIntosh apple - peeled, cored, and diced
½ small red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach, torn into bite-sized pieces

Steps:

  • Mix cranberries, apple, onion, lemon juice, honey, chili powder, and cinnamon together in a large bowl. Let rest for flavors to blend, about 20 minutes. Add spinach and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 41.2 mg, Sugar 22.1 g

CHASEN'S ORIGINAL SPINACH SALAD



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Chasen's was the "in" place in Hollywood for many years until it closed a few years ago. We got this recipe out of one of the "ladies' magazines" over 40 years ago. We thought we had lost the recipe but it has turned up - and I am glad.

Provided by Big Bill in Big D

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb fresh spinach
3/4 lb bacon
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
2/3 cup olive oil or 2/3 cup salad oil
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Wash spinach, removed stems, break into bite-sized pieces and chill until crisp.
  • Dressing: Combine bacon drippings, vinegars, garlic, oil, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
  • Place crisp spinach leaves in a large salad bowl, salt and pepper to taste, add crumbled bacon and just enough dressing to coat each leaf lightly. Store remaining dressing the in the refrigerator.
  • Toss and serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.7, Fat 54.2, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 42.7, Sodium 936.6, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 0.4, Protein 8.8

MIRAVAL'S SPINACH SALAD



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 pound spinach leaves, stemmed, washed and dried
2 cups radicchio
1/2 cup jicama, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup sweet yellow pepper, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup carrots, peeled and cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons honey
1 scallion, minced
2 oyster mushrooms or 2 large white mushrooms, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon Serrano chilies or other fresh chili peppers
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons rice vinegar, with more to taste
1/2 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns, with more to taste

Steps:

  • To make the salad, tear the spinach and radicchio into large pieces. Toss with the jicama, peppers, carrots and sun-dried tomato.
  • To make the dressing, warm the honey in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the scallion, mushrooms, garlic and chilies. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the mustard, remove from heat and whisk in the vinegar. Season with black pepper. Toss with salad and serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 89, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 74 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips for Making a Perfect Spinach Salad:

  • Use fresh, baby spinach leaves for the best flavor and texture.
  • Wash the spinach leaves thoroughly and pat them dry before assembling the salad.
  • Add a variety of toppings to your salad, such as sliced hard-boiled eggs, crumbled bacon, sliced almonds, or dried cranberries.
  • Use a light dressing, such as a simple vinaigrette or lemon-tahini dressing.
  • Toss the salad gently to combine the ingredients without bruising the spinach leaves.

Conclusion:

Spinach salad is a delicious, healthy, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish. With its vibrant green color and mild flavor, spinach is the perfect base for a variety of toppings and dressings. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or a more substantial dinner, a spinach salad is a great option. So next time you're in the mood for a healthy and delicious meal, give one of these spinach salad recipes a try!

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