Indulge in a culinary delight with this exquisite spinach pear salad, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Featuring fresh, crisp spinach, juicy pear slices, and savory bacon, this salad is a feast for the senses. The crowning glory is the irresistible honey Dijon dressing, a perfect balance of sweet and tangy that elevates the salad to a gourmet experience. Whether you're hosting a special dinner or simply craving a wholesome and flavorful meal, this spinach pear salad with bacon and honey Dijon dressing is sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SPINACH AND PEAR SALAD WITH HONEY-MUSTARD DRESSING
Great salad idea! Enjoy this cheesy green salad that can be made easily using baby spinach leaves, pears and dressed with delicious honey-mustard salad dressing - ready in just 15 minutes!
Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Arrange spinach leaves on 8 individual serving plates or on large platter. Top each with pear wedges, cheese, onion and walnuts.
- Drizzle each salad with 2 tablespoons salad dressing. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 15 g
SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING
To make his Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing recipe from Good Eats on Food Network even better, Alton Brown tops it with sliced eggs and mushrooms.
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Remove the stems from the spinach and wash, drain and pat dry thoroughly. Place into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Place the eggs into an electric kettle and cover with cold water by at least 1-inch. Turn the kettle on. Once the water comes to a boil, the kettle will turn itself off. Leave the eggs in the water for 15 minutes. Remove and peel off the shell. Slice each egg into 8 pieces and set aside.
- While the eggs are cooking, fry the bacon and remove to a paper towel to drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of the rendered fat. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
- Transfer the fat to a small saucepan set over low heat and whisk in the red wine vinegar, sugar and Dijon mustard. Season with a small pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper.
- Add the mushrooms and the sliced onion to the spinach and toss. Add the dressing and bacon and toss to combine. Divide the spinach between 4 plates or bowls and evenly divide the egg among them. Season with pepper, as desired. Serve immediately.
PEAR SALAD WITH HONEY VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a bowl, toss the bread cubes, 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and some salt and pepper. Place on a half sheet tray and toast for 20 minutes.
- Assemble the salad in a large bowl with the pecans, lettuce, pears and croutons. Pour the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, the honey, lemon juice and some salt and pepper in a Mason jar and shake.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and serve.
SPINACH SALAD WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE
Another innovative recipe that looks great and taste the same, from my sparse kitchen. Pair with Gallo® Family Vineyards Pinot Grigio.-Taste of Home Cooking School
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, combine spinach and mushrooms; set aside. For dressing, combine onion, salt, pepper and mustard in a bowl. Whisk in vinegar until well combined. Gradually whisk in oil, beating until thick. Stir in lemon juice., Pour dressing over spinach and toss well to coat. Sprinkle bacon over spinach and toss. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts :
SPINACH SALAD WITH HONEY-DIJON DRESSING
Why buy salad dressing from the store?? Isn't that the whole reason you order a salad in the restaurant? It's the dressing!!! The mustard makes this a good pairing with a simple pork.
Provided by YiayiaMouse
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Add honey to the mustard.
- Whisk thoroughly.
- Pour oil into mix, whisking constantly.
- Add dressing to DRY spinich, and toss gently.
- Plate servings and add crumbled bacon and egg.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.9, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 98.4, Sodium 277.6, Carbohydrate 10.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 6.3, Protein 7.7
STRAWBERRY, SPINACH, AND PEAR SALAD
Spinach leaves and romaine are tossed with balsamic vinaigrette and topped with sliced strawberries, sliced pears, toasted black walnuts, and feta cheese.
Provided by Allie
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the walnuts in a small skillet over medium-high heat; toast the nuts while stirring constantly for 4 to 5 minutes; set aside to cool completely.
- Toss together the spinach and romaine lettuce in a large mixing bowl, and toss with 1/2 cup of balsamic vinaigrette. Arrange the strawberries, pears, feta cheese, and walnuts over the top of the salad. Dress the salad with another 3 tablespoons vinaigrette to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 37.8 mg, Fat 31.3 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 1019 mg, Sugar 14.3 g
BACON PEAR SALAD WITH PARMESAN DRESSING
This simple salad is an elegant side dish for any menu. With a blend of fresh pears and warm, comforting flavors, it's perfect for special meals. -Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine lettuce and kale. Top with pears, pepper jack cheese and bacon. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, mustard, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and pepper. Gradually whisk in enough milk to reach desired consistency. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON-MUSTARD DRESSING
A classic steakhouse-style spinach salad with the absolute best warm bacon-mustard dressing I've ever had! Looks and tastes like a lot of work, but can be prepared in no time! This salad can easily be converted to a main dish salad by adding strips of grilled chicken breast.
Provided by brightlightz
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place spinach into a large serving bowl, top with hard-cooked eggs, mushrooms, 4 crumbled strips of bacon, Swiss cheese, and almonds.
- Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in shallots and garlic, and cook until softened and translucent, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and 2 crumbled strips of bacon; season to taste with salt and pepper, then cook until hot.
- Pour hot dressing over spinach and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 292.6 mg, Fat 40.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 36.1 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 1123.4 mg, Sugar 26 g
HOT SPINACH SALAD WITH HONEY-DIJON DRESSING
Jazz up spinach salad with tasty add-ins, and make our Hot Spinach Salad with Honey-Dijon Dressing. This Hot Spinach Salad with Honey-Dijon Dressing is perfect for dinner parties, family gatherings and more!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk vinegar, honey, mustard and pepper until blended.
- Cook and stir bacon in small skillet until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
- Discard all but 2 Tbsp. drippings from skillet. Add vinegar mixture to reserved drippings; cook 2 min., stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
- Toss spinach with mushrooms and nuts in large bowl. Add hot vinegar mixture; mix lightly.
- Top with bacon, eggs and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe ingredients for the best flavor.
- Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes, to enhance their flavor.
- If you don't have honey Dijon dressing, you can make your own by whisking together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- To save time, you can use pre-cooked bacon. Just crumble it into the salad before serving.
- This salad is also delicious with grilled chicken or shrimp added.
Conclusion:
This spinach pear salad with bacon and honey Dijon dressing is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please everyone at your table. The combination of sweet pears, crunchy walnuts, salty bacon, and tangy dressing is irresistible. This salad is also very easy to make, and it can be ready in just 15 minutes. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this spinach pear salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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