Best 11 Spinach Salad With Mushrooms And Blue Cheese Recipes

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Spinach salad with mushrooms and blue cheese is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and antioxidants, and the combination of spinach, mushrooms, and blue cheese creates a unique and flavorful salad. This salad is also incredibly easy to make, and it can be prepared in just a few minutes. Whether you are looking for a light and healthy lunch or a side dish for your next dinner party, spinach salad with mushrooms and blue cheese is sure to please everyone at your table.

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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 :

BACON BLUE CHEESE MUSHROOM SPINACH SALAD



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I had this salad at a restaurant one night and couldn't stop raving about it. The updated dressing nicely coats the lettuce, while bacon, mushrooms, blue cheese, walnuts and eggs add extra interest.-Dolores Brigham, Inglewood, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 bacon strips, diced
1-1/2 cups thinly sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. Saute mushrooms and onion in drippings. Stir in vinegar., In a large bowl, combine the spinach, walnuts, cheese and bacon; toss with mushroom mixture. Top with egg slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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

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.

BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM WILD MUSHROOM AND BLUEBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Aria Kagan

Time 20m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pints blueberries, plus more for garnish
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 small red onion, diced
2 cups wild mushrooms, trimmed and cleaned
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 head frisee lettuce, chopped
3 cups baby spinach
1/4 cup Marcona almonds, toasted
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (recommended: Point Reyes Blue Cheese)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, stir together the blueberries, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and red onion. Place the pan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Stir in the mushrooms and heat for 1 to 2 minutes, until mushrooms are heated through. Turn off the heat. Cover to keep warm.
  • In a large bowl, toss the frisee and baby spinach together with the warm dressing. Divide the salad among salad plates and top each salad with a sprinkle of almonds, a few crumbles of cheese, and some blueberries. Serve immediately.

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

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

QUINOA, SPINACH AND MUSHROOM SALAD



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This is almost a classic spinach and mushroom salad, but it's bulked up by the quinoa, which goes very well with the mix and is nicely complemented by the walnuts.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, salads and dressings

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup quinoa
1 1/4 cups water
Salt to taste
1 bag baby spinach, rinsed and dried, or 1/2 bunch spinach, stemmed, washed and dried
6 white or cremini mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled (1/4 cup, optional)
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, puréed
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup buttermilk
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place the quinoa in a strainer and rinse several times with cold water. Place in a medium saucepan with 1 1/4 cups water and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 15 minutes, until the grains display a threadlike spiral and the water is absorbed. Remove from the heat, remove the lid and place a dish towel over the pan, then return the lid to the pan and let sit for 10 minutes or longer undisturbed. Transfer to a salad bowl and fluff with forks. Allow to cool.
  • Add the spinach, mushrooms, walnuts, parsley and optional cheese to the bowl. Whisk together the dressing ingredients and toss with the salad just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 173, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 374 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

SPINACH SALAD WITH MUSHROOMS AND PARMESAN



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Quick homemade rye croutons give an unexpected hit of flavor and crunch to the familiar combination of spinach and mushrooms.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 slices rye sandwich bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
5 ounces baby spinach
5 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
2 ounces Parmesan cheese, shaved with a vegetable peeler

Steps:

  • Make croutons: Preheat oven to 350. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss bread with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Bake, tossing occasionally, until bread is golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice and remaining oil; season with salt and pepper. Add spinach, mushrooms, and croutons; toss gently, and top with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g

SPINACH AND MUSHROOM SALAD



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This salad has a warm and slightly tangy bacon dressing. It's one of my family's favorite ways to enjoy a spinach salad.

Provided by MONIQUET

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices bacon
2 eggs
2 teaspoons white sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons water
½ teaspoon salt
1 pound spinach
¼ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon fat.
  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover completely with cold water. Bring water to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and cut in wedges.
  • Return 2 tablespoons bacon fat to skillet, stir in sugar, vinegar, water and salt. Keep warm.
  • Wash and remove stems from spinach, dry thoroughly and break into pieces in salad bowl. Pour warm dressing over and toss until coated.
  • Top salad with mushrooms and bacon, garnish with egg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 102.9 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 625.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

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.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh spinach. If fresh spinach is unavailable, you can use thawed frozen spinach. Be sure to squeeze out as much water as possible from the spinach before using it.
  • To make the salad more flavorful, use a variety of mushrooms. Some good options include cremini mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and oyster mushrooms.
  • If you don't have blue cheese, you can substitute another type of cheese, such as feta cheese or goat cheese.
  • For a vegetarian version of this salad, omit the bacon. You can also add some chopped walnuts or almonds for extra crunch.
  • This salad is best served immediately after it is made. However, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

Spinach salad with mushrooms and blue cheese 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 be a hit with your family and friends.

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