Best 9 Spinach Salad With Fried Blue Cheese Recipes

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Spinach salad is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It's packed with nutrients and antioxidants, and the addition of fried blue cheese adds a creamy and flavorful touch. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make the perfect spinach salad with fried blue cheese, ensuring that you get the most out of this classic dish. You'll learn how to select the freshest spinach, make a flavorful dressing, and fry the blue cheese to perfection. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of time, you can create a spinach salad that will wow your family and friends.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BLUE CHEESE SPINACH SALAD



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Perk up simple spinach with bacon, cheese and lively dressing that Myra Innes of Auburn, Kansas created. "The lemon juice in the dressing adds just the right zing," she says.-Myra Innes, Auburn, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups torn fresh spinach
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Combine the first four ingredients; mix well and set aside. In a medium salad bowl, toss spinach, onion and mushrooms. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss well. Sprinkle with bacon and blue cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

SPINACH SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE



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If you like blue cheese you'll love this salad. I don't know where I got the recipe I found it stuck at the back of my salads. The dressing is good on other salads as well

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 cups Baby Spinach, stems removed,washed & dried
1 red apple, chopped core removed
1 green apple, chopped core removed
1 small red onion, very thinly sliced
1/3 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
2/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place dressing ingredients in a sealed jar or cruet and shake well to mix.
  • Toss all the salad ingredients to mix well.
  • Do not add dressing until just before serving.

SPINACH SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 anchovy fillets
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 large slices sourdough bread, crusts trimmed, torn into bite-size pieces
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese (about 1 ounce)
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
8 cups baby spinach (about 5 ounces)
1 small head red-leaf lettuce, torn (about 6 cups)
1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Soak the red onion in a small bowl of ice water, about 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
  • Meanwhile, make the croutons: Mash the anchovies with a fork. Combine the olive oil, mashed anchovies, 1 grated garlic clove and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Let stand 5 minutes. Add the torn bread and toss with your hands until the bread absorbs the oil. Spread on a baking sheet and bake, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool.
  • Whisk the buttermilk, sour cream, blue cheese, vinegar, parsley, the remaining grated garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl until combined. Add the spinach, lettuce, cucumber, red onion and croutons; toss well.

SPINACH AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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A simple dressing made of currant jelly and balsamic vinegar coats this colorful salad, sprinkled with crunchy pine nuts. If you like blue cheese, you'll love this refreshing toss. -Grace Sandvigen, Rochester, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup red currant jelly
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
6 cups fresh baby spinach
2 pints fresh strawberries, quartered
1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • For dressing, heat jelly in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in vinegar. , In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries, oranges, onion and blue cheese. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BLUE SPINACH SALAD



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Small amounts of the rich blue cheese goodies add just the right flavor to a very fresh tasting salad. This is my nothing-else-could-possibly-make-me-happy-for-dinner salad. Happy eating!

Provided by MAMAHENMISSY

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup pre-washed spinach leaves
⅓ cup seedless red grapes, rinsed and dried
1 tablespoon blue cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons roasted, salted pumpkin seeds
1 tablespoon blue cheese salad dressing

Steps:

  • Toss together the spinach leaves, grapes, blue cheese, and pumpkin seeds. Serve with blue cheese salad dressing if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 8.9 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 473 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

BLUEBERRY SPINACH SALAD



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A lovely salad with fresh blueberries, candied pecans, and blue cheese. The homemade salad dressing is the best and brings the flavors together nicely!

Provided by Kathi Crawford

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
½ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 pound fresh spinach
1 pint fresh blueberries
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
4 ounces candied pecans

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar, oil, mustard, and sugar in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well.
  • Toss spinach, blueberries, blue cheese, and candied pecans in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 14.2 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 439.5 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH FRIED BLUE CHEESE



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Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small garlic clove, halved
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound fresh spinach, coarse stems discarded and the leaves washed well and spun dry (about 6 cups packed leaves)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
1/4 pound chilled blue cheese (preferably Roquefort), cut into 3/4-inch cubes
vegetable oil for frying the cheese cubes

Steps:

  • In a large bowl with a fork mash the garlic to a paste with the salt, add the vinegar, the Worcestershire sauce, and the olive oil, and combine the dressing well. Add the spinach to the dressing and toss the salad well.
  • Have ready in separate bowls the flour, the egg, beaten lightly, and the bread crumbs. Dredge the cheese cubes in the flour, shaking off the excess, coat them thoroughly with the egg, and dredge them in the bread crumbs, patting the crumbs on to help them adhere. In a saucepan heat 2 inches of the vegetable oil to 350°F. on a deep-fat thermometer and in it fry the cheese cubes in batches for 45 seconds, or until they are golden, transferring them as they are fried with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Divide the spinach salad between 2 bowls and top it with the fried cheese.

SPINACH SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE AND BACON



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Make and share this Spinach Salad with Blue Cheese and Bacon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon lemon juice (or to taste)
3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 lb cleaned Baby Spinach
1 cup thinly sliced mushroom
4 slices lean bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 hard-boiled eggs, cut into quarters
1/2 cup thinly-sliced red onion
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, of your choice

Steps:

  • Whisk together lemon juice, mustard and season to taste.
  • Add oil in a thin stream, whisking, until dressing is emulsified.
  • In a bowl, combine spinach, mushrooms, bacon, eggs, onion, blue cheese and dressing.
  • Toss salad gently, until combined well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.7, Fat 43.2, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 222.7, Sodium 780.9, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.8, Protein 20.2

SPINACH SALAD WITH MUSHROOMS AND BLUE CHEESE



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This healthy spinach salad recipe comes from Alison Vanek of White Plains, New York.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
5 ounces baby spinach (about 5 cups)
8 ounces white button mushrooms, stems trimmed, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, diced
2 ounces crumbled blue cheese (scant 1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil; season with salt and pepper.
  • Add spinach, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, and blue cheese to bowl; toss to coat with dressing. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, tender spinach for the best flavor and texture.
  • To save time, use pre-washed and dried spinach.
  • If you don't have blue cheese dressing, you can make your own by combining mayonnaise, blue cheese, buttermilk, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • To make the fried blue cheese, use a good quality blue cheese that has a strong flavor.
  • Be careful not to overcook the blue cheese, as it will become tough and rubbery.
  • Serve the salad immediately after assembling, while the blue cheese is still warm and crispy.

Conclusion:

Spinach salad with fried blue cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of fresh spinach, crispy blue cheese, and sweet walnuts is sure to please everyone at your table. This salad is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying salad, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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