Best 7 Spinach Salad With Lamb And Basil Recipes

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Discover a symphony of flavors with our guide to creating the perfect spinach salad with lamb and basil. This delectable dish combines the fresh, vibrant taste of spinach with the tender, succulent lamb and the aromatic, herbaceous notes of basil. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing lunch option or an elegant dinner entrée, this salad promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With our carefully curated selection of recipes, you'll find the perfect balance of textures and flavors to create a truly unforgettable culinary experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES AND BASIL



Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Basil image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 shallot
2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon superfine sugar
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 1/2 cups small strawberries
2 to 3 cups spinach leaves, from a farmer's market
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
4 to 5 tablespoons EVOO
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Chop the shallot and put it in a small bowl. Add the vinegar, sugar and lemon juice and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, hull the strawberries and cut them in half. Transfer to a serving bowl along with the spinach and basil.
  • Whisk the EVOO into the vinegar mixture and season with salt and pepper. Toss the salad with the dressing and season with salt and pepper.

THE BEST SPINACH SALAD



The Best Spinach Salad image

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

THE BEST SPINACH SALAD EVER



The Best Spinach Salad Ever image

Fresh spinach with a creamy dressing that all my friends rave over. The dressing also makes a great vegetable dip.

Provided by Autumn

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup milk
¼ cup white sugar
1 (3 ounce) jar bacon bits
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
½ head cauliflower, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the slivered almonds onto a baking sheet, and toast until the nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Watch the nuts carefully as they bake, because they burn quickly. Once toasted, set the nuts aside to cool to room temperature.
  • Mix together the mayonnaise, milk, and sugar in a large salad bowl. Stir in the bacon bits and Parmesan cheese until the dressing is well combined and creamy.
  • Place the spinach leaves, chopped cauliflower, and toasted almonds into the salad bowl, and stir lightly to coat with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 43.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 812.3 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

GRILLED LEG OF LAMB-- SPINACH AND STILTON SALAD WITH GARLIC CROUTONS-- CHILLED MELON SOUP WITH PROSCIUTTO



Grilled Leg of Lamb-- Spinach and Stilton Salad with Garlic Croutons-- Chilled Melon Soup with Prosciutto image

Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 legs lamb, boned
3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 garlic cloves, chopped and divided
1 teaspoon each curry powder, dried fine herbs, dried rosemary
1/4 cup pastis or pernod
1 loaf fresh baked bread
1 tomato, cubed
4 cups baby spinach
3 tablespoons Stilton cheese
1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cantaloupe
1/2 cup apple juice
1/2 cup each mango, orange, peach
4 basil leaves
3 thin slices prosciutto

Steps:

  • Cut leg of lamb in loin sections then marinate with 1/2 cup olive oil, 3 gloves garlic, curry powder, dried herbs and rosemary. Marinate for 30 minutes or overnight if possible. Then grill the loins for 15 to 20 minutes turning just once. Carefully flambe with pastis.
  • Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and toss with remainder of garlic and 3 tablespoons of olive oil then season with salt and pepper. Toast croutons for about 15 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven turning 2 to 3 times for even browning. Then toss croutons with spinach, Stilton, tomatoes, remaining olive oil and balsamic vinegar, season with salt and pepper.
  • In a food processor, puree cantaloupe, apple juice, mango, orange and peach. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with basil and prosciutto.

SPINACH SALAD WITH LAMB AND BASIL



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Categories     Salad     Blender     Lamb     Marinate     Roast     Goat Cheese     Basil     Spinach     Bell Pepper     Summer     Chill     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

a 1 1/2-pound boneless lamb loin
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves
3 red bell peppers,roasted and peeled
2 tablespoons aged red-wine vinegar
10 ounces soft mild goat cheese
1 bunch spinach (about 6 cups packed)

Steps:

  • Trim and tie lamb. Season lamb with salt and pepper and in a sealable plastic bag combine lamb, 2 tablespoons oil, and 1 tablespoon basil, turning lamb to coat evenly. Marinate lamb, covered and chilled, 4 hours.
  • Cut roasted peppers into thin 2-inch long strips and in a bowl combine with vinegar and 2 tablespoons oil. Chill peppers, covered, until assembling salad.
  • In another bowl coarsely crumble goat cheese and gently stir together with 2 tablespoons oil and 1 tablespoon basil. Chill goat cheese, covered, until assembling salad.
  • In a blender blend remaining 1/4 cup oil, remaining tablespoon basil, and salt and pepper to taste until smooth. Transfer basil oil to a small bowl. Chill basil oil, covered, while preparing lamb. Bring basil oil to room temperature before assembling salad.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Heat an ovenproof heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) over moderately high heat until hot and brown lamb on all sides. Put skillet in middle of oven and roast lamb about 10 minutes, or until a meat thermometer registers 140°F. for medium-rare. Cool lamb. Chill lamb, covered, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day. Cut lamb into thin slices.
  • Discard coarse stems from spinach and arrange leaves around edges of 4 large plates. Scatter come peppers evenly over spinach and mound some goat cheese in center of each plate. Arrange lamb slices around goat cheese and drizzle salads with basil oil.

WARM SPINACH AND BASIL SALAD



Warm Spinach and Basil Salad image

Make and share this Warm Spinach and Basil Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by skat5762

Categories     Pork

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups spinach leaves
2 cups fresh basil
1/2 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup pine nuts
4 ounces prosciutto, chopped
salt and pepper
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Combine the spinach and basil in a large salad bowl.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic and pine nuts; mix well.
  • Sauté until the pine nuts are brown.
  • Add the prosciutto; mix well.
  • Cook just until heated through, stirring constantly.
  • Pour over the spinach mixture, tossing to coat.
  • Season with the salt and pepper; sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.

SPINACH AND PEAR SALAD WITH LAMB



Spinach and Pear Salad with Lamb image

Sweet pears and delicate spinach are a natural pairing for the slight gaminess of lamb in this fresh salad that heralds the arrival of spring in one delicious bowl.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 lamb shoulder chops (3/4 inch thick; about 1 1/2 pounds total)
5 ounces baby spinach (or curly or flat leaf, trimmed), washed
2 small ripe pears (or 1 large), such as Anjou, thinly sliced lengthwise

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, shallot, and 3 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Season lamb chops with salt and pepper and cook until medium-rare, 10 minutes, flipping once. Transfer to a work surface and loosely tent with foil. Let rest 5 minutes, then cut away from bone and thinly slice.
  • In a large bowl, toss together spinach and pears. Divide among four plates, top with lamb, and drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 g, Fat 31 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 23 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, young spinach leaves. Avoid wilted or bruised leaves.
  • To make the lamb more flavorful, marinate it in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Cook the lamb over medium-high heat so that it gets a nice sear on the outside while remaining tender on the inside.
  • To make the basil dressing, use fresh basil leaves and extra virgin olive oil. You can also add a bit of lemon juice, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the salad immediately after assembling it so that the spinach stays crisp and fresh.

Conclusion:

This spinach salad with lamb and basil is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The lamb is tender and flavorful, the spinach is crisp and refreshing, and the basil dressing adds a bright and herbaceous flavor. This salad is also a good source of protein, iron, and vitamins A and C.

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