Best 7 Spinach Salad With Parmesan Broccoli And Cauliflower Recipes

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Spinach salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that can be easily customized to your liking. This recipe combines spinach with Parmesan broccoli and cauliflower for a colorful and flavorful salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The broccoli and cauliflower are roasted until tender and slightly charred, then tossed with spinach, Parmesan cheese, and a tangy dressing. This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CAULIFLOWER SPINACH SALAD



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To switch things up, when I have fresh lettuce from the garden, I'll use that in place of spinach...and occasionally, I toss in broccoli instead of cauliflower.-Sherry Horton, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup Miracle Whip
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 small head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 to 3/4 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a large salad bowl, combine cauliflower, spinach, mushrooms and bacon. Add dressing and toss to coat; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

PARMESAN BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 21m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups bite-sized broccoli florets
2 1/2 cups bite-sized cauliflower florets
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 to 1 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 cups lightly packed fresh spinach leaves
1/2 lemon, zested
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the broccoli and cauliflower in a large bowl. Toss with the beaten eggs to coat evenly. Place the Parmesan in a large tray or baking dish and dredge the vegetables in the cheese, pressing to coat evenly.
  • Pour olive oil in a large heavy skillet until the olive oil is 1/4-inch deep, about 1/2 cup depending on the size of your skillet. Warm the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, carefully add the Parmesan-coated vegetables. Do not overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches, if necessary. Let the vegetables cook until a crust forms, about 3 minutes per side. Turn the vegetables only when they easily release from the bottom of the pan. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
  • Place the spinach in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the spinach with the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Add the Parmesan coated vegetables. Toss and serve.

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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This salad has been a family-favorite for years. Even people who don't typically like salad are surprised by how much they enjoy this dish. This is a real winner at potlucks and other large gatherings, as it makes quite a lot of salad.

Provided by SFORD1024

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound bacon
2 cups mayonnaise
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon dried basil
4 cups broccoli florets
4 cups cauliflower florets
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
1 large head lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups seasoned croutons
1 cup sliced water chestnuts

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, sugar, and basil together in a large bowl until smooth. Add broccoli, cauliflower, and red onion to mayonnaise mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate salad until chilled and flavors have blended, 3 hours to overnight.
  • Crumble bacon. Mix bacon, lettuce, croutons, and water chestnuts into salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 383.4 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

THE BEST SPINACH SALAD EVER



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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

PARMESAN CAULIFLOWER



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Need a last-minute side dish to round out your meal? This quick and cheesy recipe from Brenda Biron in Sydney, Nova Scotia can be table-ready in minutes! It's also yummy with broccoli instead of cauliflower, Brenda says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
5 teaspoons reduced-fat butter
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Place cauliflower in a steamer basket; place in a small saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in another small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in the sour cream, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. , Add cauliflower to the cream sauce. Cook and stir over low heat for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 8g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH AND ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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Make and share this Spinach and Roasted Cauliflower Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by little_wing

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head cauliflower
4 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon champagne vinegar or 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
5 ounces fresh Baby Spinach
1 small red onion, sliced thin
2 ounces shaved parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Combine cauliflower, 11/2 tbs. olive oil 1/4 tsp salt and pepperin a shallow roasting pan, tossing to coat well.
  • Roast uncovered 30-35 minutes, stirring twice.
  • Remove and allow to cool.
  • Meanwhile combine vinegar, mustard, and remaining 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl.
  • Whisk in remaining 3 tbs of olive oil until well combined.
  • In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, onion and spinach.
  • Add vinegar mixture and toss gently.
  • Top with parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.5, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 8.3, Sodium 400.3, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3, Protein 6.4

SPINACH SALAD WITH PARMESAN BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER



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Categories     Salad     Vegetable     Sauté     Low Carb

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups bite-sized broccoli florets
2 1/2 cups bite-sized cauliflower florets
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 to 1 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 cups lightly packed fresh spinach leaves
1/2 lemon, zested
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the broccoli and cauliflower in a large bowl. Toss with the beaten eggs to coat evenly. Place the Parmesan in a large tray or baking dish and dredge the vegetables in the cheese, pressing to coat evenly. Pour olive oil in a large heavy skillet until the olive oil is 1/4-inch deep, about 1/2 cup depending on the size of your skillet. Warm the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, carefully add the Parmesan-coated vegetables. Do not overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches, if necessary. Let the vegetables cook until a crust forms, about 3 minutes per side. Turn the vegetables only when they easily release from the bottom of the pan. Drain on paper towels and season with salt. Place the spinach in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the spinach with the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Add the Parmesan coated vegetables. Toss and serve.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh spinach, broccoli, and cauliflower will give your salad the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: Broccoli and cauliflower should be cooked until they are tender-crisp, not mushy.
  • Make sure the dressing is well-balanced: The dressing should be flavorful but not overpowering. Taste it before you add it to the salad and adjust the ingredients as needed.
  • Garnish the salad with Parmesan cheese and almonds: These ingredients will add extra flavor and texture to the salad.

Conclusion:

Spinach salad with Parmesan, broccoli, and cauliflower is a delicious and nutritious salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a light lunch or a hearty dinner, this salad is a great option.

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