If you're looking for a delicious and nutritious salad that's perfect for any occasion, look no further than spinach salad with creamy dressing. With its vibrant green leaves, spinach is packed with vitamins and minerals, and its mild flavor makes it a great base for a variety of toppings and dressings. In this article, we'll explore some of the best recipes for spinach salad with creamy dressing, ranging from classic vinaigrette to creamy avocado-based dressings. You'll also find tips on how to select the freshest spinach, store it properly, and assemble your salad for maximum flavor and texture. Whether you're a seasoned salad maker or new to the kitchen, you'll find something to love in our collection of spinach salad recipes.
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PATSY'S SPINACH SALAD DRESSING
I loved this salad, it served at my wedding shower, and the hostess was kind enough to share it with me. Toss with baby spinach, red onions, fresh mushrooms and bacon bits.
Provided by LAM
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Sour Cream Dressing Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk oil, vinegar, sugar, sour cream, parsley, garlic salt, black pepper, and mustard together in a bowl until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 115 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
SPINACH SALAD DRESSING
This is a quick and easy dressing that goes well with any salad! Serve warm over salad. This dressing keeps very nicely in a covered container in the refrigerator.
Provided by Amber
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk olive oil, sugar, ketchup, red wine vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce together in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar melts and dressing is creamy, 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Fat 13.5 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 125.5 mg, Sugar 14.6 g
SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY DRESSING
Make and share this Spinach Salad With Creamy Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Semra22
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine washed and torn spinach leaves, mushrooms and bacon in a large bowl.
- In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients.
- Toss salad with the dressing and serve.
SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY PARMESAN DRESSING
For the perfect side dish to any Italian meal, try this salad. You will love how creamy the dressing is.-Ruth Seitz, Conesville, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine dressing ingredients (thinning with additional milk, if necessary) and serve over spinach. Cover and refrigerate any leftovers.
Nutrition Facts :
SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY YOGURT DRESSING
Steps:
- Mix together the red pepper strips, oregano, olives, olive oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl and reserve.
- For the salad, tear the spinach leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large bowl with the cabbage, tomatoes, red onion, jicama and cucumbers and toss well. Top with dressing and serve.
- For the dressing, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic in a blender and puree until smooth. Add the yogurt and blend briefly to combine.
- To serve, pour the yogurt dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly. Divide and place on 6 serving plates. Top each with a large spoonful of the red pepper garnish.
SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY YOGURT DRESSING
Steps:
- Mix together the red pepper strips, oregano, olives, olive oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl and reserve.
- For the salad, tear the spinach leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large bowl with the cabbage, tomatoes, red onion, jicama and cucumbers and toss well. Top with dressing and serve.
- For the dressing, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic in a blender and puree until smooth. Add the yogurt and blend briefly to combine.
- To serve, pour the yogurt dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly. Divide and place on 6 serving plates. Top each with a large spoonful of the red pepper garnish.
SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY MAPLE DRESSING
Do you love the taste of maple?? Where here is another recipe where you get that flavor in a subtle way, and it makes the salad taste so delicious - Have a good time with it -
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place 3/4 cup spinach on each of 12 individual plates. Top each with 1/4 cup mushrooms and 1 teaspoons pinenuts.
- Beat dressing, mayo and syrup with wire whisk until well blended.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the dressing over each salad just before serving.
- To serve this salad family style, simply layer spinach and mushrooms in a large glass bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and sprinkle with pine nuts just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.9, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 1.7, Sodium 65.7, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 4.9, Protein 1.6
CREAMY SPINACH AND BACON SALAD
Categories Salad Leafy Green Pork Appetizer Side Quick & Easy Oscars Bacon Spinach Gourmet Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 4 as a first course
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook bacon until crisp and drain on paper towels.
- While bacon is cooking, mince garlic and mash to a paste with a pinch salt. Whisk together oil, sour cream, lemon juice, sugar, and garlic paste in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add spinach and crumble bacon over it. Toss with cheese and dressing.
SPINACH SALAD DRESSING
This special dressing works on any salad and has just the right sweet-and-sour taste to dress up a lunch salad.-Cindy Harnish, Wexford, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5m
Yield 1-1/3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the first seven ingredients in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. Serve over fresh spinach. Store leftover dressing in the refrigerator. ,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh baby spinach leaves. If you can't find baby spinach, you can use regular spinach, but be sure to remove the tough stems.
- To make the dressing, you can use either sour cream or Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt will make the dressing a bit thicker and tangier.
- If you don't have any bacon on hand, you can use crumbled cooked chicken or tofu instead.
- To add a bit of sweetness to the salad, you can add some dried cranberries or raisins.
- If you want to make the salad ahead of time, you can prepare the dressing and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve the salad, just toss the dressing with the spinach and other ingredients.
Conclusion:
This spinach salad with creamy dressing is a delicious and healthy side dish or main course. It's packed with nutrients and flavor, and it's easy to make. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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