Best 11 Spinach Salad With Chili Pepper Dressing Recipes

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Spinach salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that showcases the delicate flavor of spinach leaves. Chili pepper dressing adds a delightful kick to the salad, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. With a variety of ingredients to choose from and the versatility to customize the dressing, spinach salad with chili pepper dressing is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a healthy snack.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH SALAD WITH CHILI LIME DRESSING



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With jicama, avocado and sunflower seeds tossed in a spicy dressing, this is not your typical spinach salad. From Southern Living.

Provided by LonghornMama

Categories     Low Protein

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach or 1 lb fresh spinach
1 avocado, cubed (sprinkle with lemon or lime juice)
1 small jicama, peeled and cut into thin strips
1/4 cup safflower oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • If using bulk spinach, remove stems, wash, pat dry and tear into bite-sized pieces.
  • Combine spinach, avocado and jicama in large bowl; set aside.
  • Combine oil and next 6 ingredients in a jar; cover tightly and shake vigorously.
  • Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
  • Sprinkle with sunflower kernels; serve immediately.

SPINACH SALAD WITH SWEET VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 eggs
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 onion, minced
3/4 pound chopped uncooked bacon
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1 tablespoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1 pound fresh baby spinach, washed, spun dry and chilled
1 avocado, halved, pitted and flesh diced
1/2 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, add the eggs and a few pinches of salt. Cover the eggs with cold water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove the pan from the heat and cover with a lid for 10 minutes. Remove from water and cool in a bowl of iced water. Peel and set aside.
  • In a large saute pan over medium heat, add the oil. Add the onions and bacon and saute until the bacon is crisp. Stir in the vinegar, mustard, sugar, black pepper and salt and cook for 1 minute. Set aside and keep warm.
  • In a large serving bowl add the spinach, avocado and the lemon juice to keep avocado from turning brown. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cut the eggs into quarters and add to the bowl. Ladle desired amount of dressing on the salad and serve.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CHILI PEPPER DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Cheese     Egg     Mushroom     Olive     Side     Lunch     Bacon     Spinach     Jícama     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 bacon slices
2 pounds spinach (about 2 large bunches)
1/2 cup pitted ripe black olives
1/4 pound mushrooms
1/2 pound jícama
6 scallions
2 hard-boiled large eggs
1/2 to 3/4 cup Chili Pepper Dressing , or to taste
4 ounces queso blanco cheese or feta

Steps:

  • In a skillet cook bacon over moderately low heat until crisp and transfer to paper towels to drain. Crumble bacon. Discard coarse stems from spinach and tear leaves into bite-size pieces. Quarter olives and thinly slice mushrooms. Peel jícama and cut into 1/2-cubes. Mince scallions and finely chop eggs.
  • In a large bowl toss spinach with bacon, olives, mushrooms, jícama, and scallions. Add dressing and toss well.
  • Crumble cheese over salad and sprinkle with eggs.

SPINACH SALAD WITH GARLIC DRESSING



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces bacon
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Pinch salt and pepper
Pinch salt and pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound leaf spinach, tough stems removed
8 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until just crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and garlic.
  • Wash the spinach leaves very well and spin dry. Tear the leaves into small pieces and place in a medium salad bowl. Add the mushrooms and bacon, and toss to combine. Pour 2/3 cup of the dressing over the salad (reserve the rest for another use) and toss again. Serve immediately.

SPINACH SALAD WITH PEPPER JELLY VINAIGRETTE



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From a wonderful restaurant in New Orleans!!! PLEASE NOTE: Only use 1/3 cup of the prepared vinaigrette for the salad.

Provided by Kikimony

Categories     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup pepper jelly
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup olive oil
6 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons roasted pecans
2 tablespoons golden raisins
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbles
5 kalamata olives

Steps:

  • Vinaigrette Directions: Combine all ingredients and mix well in blender.
  • Salad Directions: Combine spinach, 1/3 cup ONLY of vinaigrette, tomatoes, pecans and raisins in large mixing bowl.
  • Toss until leaves are evenly coated with vinaigrette.
  • Garnish with blue cheese and olives.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CURRY DRESSING



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This lively salad is packed with brain boosters! Straight from our Test Kitchen, the spinach leaves and colorful fruits are topped with crunchy pecans and a curry dressing.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups fresh baby spinach
3/4 cup orange segments
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted
DRESSING:
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
Dash salt

Steps:

  • On two salad plates, arrange the spinach, orange segments, onion and blueberries. Sprinkle with pecans. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH SALAD WITH SPICY HONEY DRESSING



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Here's a salad with some zip to it. I've also served the spicy dressing with mixed vegetables, fruit and tossed salads.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 cups torn fresh spinach
1 cup minced fresh parsley
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 cup canned bean sprouts, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup salted sunflower kernels
1/4 teaspoon each salt, pepper and garlic salt
DRESSING:
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons chili sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, parsley, mushrooms, tomatoes, celery, bean sprouts, cheese, sunflower kernels and seasonings. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle desired amount over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Refrigerate any leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 20g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 377mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

SUPER EASY SPINACH AND RED PEPPER SALAD



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This is a delicious salad that takes no time at all to prepare, and it goes with almost any entree.

Provided by CANDUS_P

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup rice vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the baby spinach, red bell pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
  • In a small bowl, mix the olive oil and rice vinegar. Toss with the baby spinach mixture, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 7.3 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 150.5 mg, Sugar 1 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH CURRY VINAIGRETTE



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This is a French-style spinach salad that should satisfy even the meat-lovers at the table. Features bacon lardons, which are simply crouton-size pieces of slab bacon, fried until crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside.

Provided by JENNIFERT

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ pound slab bacon
1 tablespoon curry powder
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared Dijon-style mustard
9 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
12 cups flat leaf spinach - rinsed, dried and stems removed
12 fresh mushrooms, sliced

Steps:

  • Trim the rind from the bacon and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until brown and crispy. Cover and reduce heat to lowest setting to keep bacon warm.
  • In a small, dry skillet, toast curry powder over medium heat, stirring often, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar and mustard. Add oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly, until the oil is completely incorporated. Add curry powder and whisk until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the bacon, spinach, mushrooms and vinaigrette until evenly coated. Adjust salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 12.9 mg, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 269.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

CHILI PEPPER DRESSING



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Categories     Citrus     Herb     Pepper     Quick & Easy     Salad Dressing     Jalapeño     Gourmet

Yield Makes 1 1/4 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large red bell pepper
1 fresh green chili such as Anaheim or poblano
1 fresh jalapeño chili
1 large garlic clove
3/4 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Roast and peel bell pepper and Anaheim or poblano chili. Finely chop roasted pepper and chili. Wearing rubber gloves, seed and mince jalapeño chili. Mince garlic.
  • In a bowl whisk together all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste. Makes about 1 1/4 cups.

BEAN AND SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BELL PEPPER DRESSING



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Here's a vegetable salad made with beans and spinach - a delicious side dish ready in just 15 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (10 ounces) washed fresh spinach
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 large bell pepper, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2/3 cup fat-free Italian dressing
1/4 teaspoon garlic pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Remove large stems from spinach; tear spinach into bite-size pieces. Place spinach in large bowl. Add beans; set aside.
  • Heat bell pepper and dressing to boiling in 1-quart saucepan; reduce heat. Cook uncovered 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in garlic pepper.
  • Pour bell pepper mixture over spinach and beans; toss. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 790 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh, tender spinach leaves for the best flavor and texture.
  • To save time, you can use pre-washed spinach.
  • If you don't have chili peppers on hand, you can use 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper instead.
  • Be sure to taste the dressing before adding it to the salad, and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
  • This salad is best served immediately after it is made, but it will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

This spinach salad with chili pepper dressing is a delicious and healthy side dish or main course. It's packed with nutrients, and the chili pepper dressing gives it a nice kick. This salad is also very easy to make, so it's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.

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