Best 11 Spinach Salad With Bacon Onions And Raisins Recipes

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Spinach salad is a delightful and nutritious dish that combines the earthy taste of spinach with a variety of other ingredients to create a flavorful and healthy meal. This salad is not only visually appealing but also incredibly versatile, allowing for various additions and substitutions to suit individual tastes and preferences. The combination of spinach, bacon, onions, and raisins creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The crispy bacon adds a savory and smoky element, while the onions provide a pleasant crunch and a bit of sharpness. The sweetness of the raisins complements the other ingredients perfectly, creating a harmonious taste experience.

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EASY AND AWESOME SPINACH SALAD



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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

4 slices bacon, or more to taste
1 (16 ounce) bag fresh spinach, stems removed
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup ketchup
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

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

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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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

8 ounces young spinach
2 large eggs
8 pieces thick-sliced bacon, chopped
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large white mushrooms, sliced
3 ounces red onion (1 small), very thinly sliced

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.

BACON SPINACH SALAD



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Even our kids-who normally don't care for spinach-can't resist this salad with its rich dressing and crumbled bacon. Of course, you can use other greens instead of spinach. -Gretchen Kuipers, Platte, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 bacon strips, chopped
6 cups torn spinach leaves
1/2 small head iceberg lettuce, torn
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Refrigerate greens and onions in a salad bowl until serving. Combine remaining ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Just before serving, pour dressing over greens; toss to coat. Serve with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 427mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRAISINS SPINACH SALAD



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I love Craisins! As I was eating some out of the bag earlier today, I noticed they have a recipe on the bag that sounds REALLY good! So I wanted to post it here before I ate all the Craisins and threw away the bag! :) I may even throw in some bacon bits... mmmm!

Provided by MeliBug

Categories     Spinach

Time 10m

Yield 4 salads, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces fresh spinach
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries (Craisins)
2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds (optional)
1/2 cup feta (optional) or 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled (optional)
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)

Steps:

  • Wash and clean spinach. Tear into bit sized pieces and place in serving bowl.
  • Add half of cheese and 1/4 onion. Toss to combine.
  • Combine dressing ingredients (vinaigrette, oj, and orange zest) in a small mixing bowl.
  • Pour over salad and toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Top with Craisins and almonds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 2.9, Sodium 50.4, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 11.6, Protein 1.9

SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING



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This tangy dressing, enriched with flavorful bacon drippings, is great over any hearty green but is especially tasty with sweet spinach. Add grilled chicken or salmon and call it a meal.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 strips bacon
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped capers
1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
1 hard-boiled egg, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh chives
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
5 ounces baby spinach leaves (about 8 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning once, until very crisp, 7 to 9 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Spoon up 1 tablespoon of the remaining drippings and add them to a small measuring cup along with the olive oil.
  • Whisk together the vinegar, capers, mustard, egg and oil mixture in a large salad bowl. Stir in the chives and parsley. Add the spinach to the bowl and toss to coat. Finely chop the reserved bacon and sprinkle over the top of the salad. Season to taste.

SPINACH BACON SALAD WITH HARD COOKED EGGS



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A little bit sweet, a little bit salty-this classic salad is delicious. Look for bags of prewashed spinach to get this on the table faster.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 medium green onions, chopped (1/3 cup)
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons white or cider vinegar
8 oz fresh spinach leaves (9 cups)
2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Drain all but 3 tablespoons bacon drippings from skillet (if fewer than 3 tablespoons remain, add enough vegetable oil to drippings to equal 3 tablespoons).
  • Add oil, onions, sugar, salt and pepper to drippings in skillet. Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are slightly softened. Stir in vinegar.
  • Place spinach in very large bowl. Pour warm dressing over spinach; toss to coat. Arrange egg slices on top. Crumble bacon and sprinkle on top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

THE BEST SPINACH SALAD



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Everyone LOVES this salad.

Provided by sweet alice

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 slices bacon
¾ pound fresh spinach
2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
2 tablespoons sweet onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped raw almonds
1 tablespoon raw sunflower seeds
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup ketchup
¼ cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Arrange bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels and crumble.
  • Layer spinach, bacon, eggs, and onion in a large bowl. Sprinkle with almonds and sunflower seeds. Whisk vegetable oil, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; pour over spinach mixture and toss. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 115.9 mg, Fat 37 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1266.7 mg, Sugar 15 g

BACON-SPINACH SALAD



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Dinner ready in 15 minutes! Enjoy this wonderful salad made with bacon and spinach - a tasty meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices bacon, diced
1/4 cup white vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 bag (10 oz) washed fresh spinach
5 medium green onions, sliced (1/3 cup)

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Stir in vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Heat through, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved; remove from heat.
  • Add spinach and onions to bacon mixture. Toss 1 to 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

SPINACH AND RED ONION SALAD



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This simple salad was one of the first that my mother in law served to me. She has a way with spinach!

Provided by skat5762

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

fresh spinach leaves, washed and spun dry
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
garlic-flavored croutons

Steps:

  • Place spinach in large bowl.
  • Top with onions, cheese, and dressing.
  • Add croutons.
  • Toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.5, Fat 27, SaturatedFat 3.7, Sodium 2.8, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.2, Protein 0.3

SPINACH-ONION SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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I knew this spinach salad was something special when my picky husband asked for seconds! The sweet-tart bacon dressing with a hint of honey is a real treat.- Leigh Gallagher, Austin, WA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 bacon strips, chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped, divided
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
5 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup canola oil
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon and half of the onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp. Stir in the vinegar, honey, salt and pepper; heat through. Transfer to a small bowl; gradually whisk in oil., Place spinach in a large bowl. Drizzle warm dressing over spinach and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and remaining onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds fresh spinach in bulk or 2 10-ounce packages fresh spinach in plastic bags
2 hard-cooked eggs
6 slices lean bacon
1/3 cup corn, peanut or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • If spinach in bulk is used, pick over it to remove all tough stems and blemished leaves. Rinse the spinach well and drain it. Cut or break it into large, bite-size pieces. There should be about 16 cups. Put the spinach in a large bowl.
  • Coarsely chop the eggs and add them to the spinach.
  • Cook the bacon until it is crisp and browned. Drain well. Chop the bacon coarsely.
  • Heat the oil in a small skillet and add the garlic and bacon pieces. Cook briefly and add the vinegar. Bring to a boil and pour over the spinach. Add the parsley and toss to blend.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 422, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 451 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • For a more vibrant salad, use baby spinach leaves.
  • If you don't have red onion, you can use yellow or white onion instead.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to your salad, such as sliced hard-boiled eggs, crumbled feta cheese, or chopped nuts.
  • To make a vegetarian version of this salad, simply omit the bacon.
  • This salad is best served fresh, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

Spinach salad with bacon, onions, and raisins is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a quick and healthy salad recipe, give this one a try!

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