Best 9 Spinach Salad With Tarragon Dressing Recipes

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Looking for a flavorful and refreshing salad recipe? Spinach salad with tarragon dressing is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its vibrant green spinach leaves, tangy dressing, and crispy bacon, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or just looking for a light and healthy lunch, this spinach salad with tarragon dressing is sure to impress.

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SPINACH SALAD WITH GARLIC DRESSING



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces bacon
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Pinch salt and pepper
Pinch salt and pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound leaf spinach, tough stems removed
8 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until just crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and garlic.
  • Wash the spinach leaves very well and spin dry. Tear the leaves into small pieces and place in a medium salad bowl. Add the mushrooms and bacon, and toss to combine. Pour 2/3 cup of the dressing over the salad (reserve the rest for another use) and toss again. Serve immediately.

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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To make his Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing recipe from Good Eats on Food Network even better, Alton Brown tops it with sliced eggs and mushrooms.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces young spinach
2 large eggs
8 pieces thick-sliced bacon, chopped
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large white mushrooms, sliced
3 ounces red onion (1 small), very thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Remove the stems from the spinach and wash, drain and pat dry thoroughly. Place into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Place the eggs into an electric kettle and cover with cold water by at least 1-inch. Turn the kettle on. Once the water comes to a boil, the kettle will turn itself off. Leave the eggs in the water for 15 minutes. Remove and peel off the shell. Slice each egg into 8 pieces and set aside.
  • While the eggs are cooking, fry the bacon and remove to a paper towel to drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of the rendered fat. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
  • Transfer the fat to a small saucepan set over low heat and whisk in the red wine vinegar, sugar and Dijon mustard. Season with a small pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Add the mushrooms and the sliced onion to the spinach and toss. Add the dressing and bacon and toss to combine. Divide the spinach between 4 plates or bowls and evenly divide the egg among them. Season with pepper, as desired. Serve immediately.

TARRAGON SALAD DRESSING



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Marie Hoyer of Lewistown, Montana whisks together tarragon, chives, parsley and Dijon mustard in her delightful vinaigrette. The fast-to-fix dressing will add a fresh tang to any bowl of mixed greens.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 5m

Yield 3/4 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon minced chives
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
Salad greens

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first 9 ingredients; shake well. Serve over salad greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SPINACH SALAD DRESSING



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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

½ cup olive oil
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

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 TARRAGON DRESSING



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We enjoyed this salad at Broussard's lovely restaurant in New Orleans. They were kind enough to share the recipe.

Provided by Z-chef

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons currant jelly (grape jelly in a pinch)
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon dried tarragon
salt and pepper
1 lb baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup toasted pecans
1/2 sliced red onion
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
8 ounces sliced mushrooms

Steps:

  • For Dressing: Combine Mayonnaise, jelly, vinegar, tarragon, salt and pepper with a wire wisk or in a blender.
  • For salad: Mix remaining ingredients.
  • Combine dressing with salad immediately before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.1, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 13.9, Sodium 425.5, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 11.3, Protein 6.1

SPINACH SALAD DRESSING



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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

2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup canola oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Fresh spinach leaves

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.

TANGY SPINACH SALAD



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This is great salad for a potluck or BBQ. I always get lots of compliments and requests for the recipe. Ensure that dressing is thoroughly mixed before tossing with salad, it will separate while chilling.

Provided by Bmlove

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ onion, chopped
⅓ cup white sugar
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup canola oil
1 ½ tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon celery seed
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (9 ounce) bag fresh spinach, chopped
⅔ cup herb-seasoned stuffing mix (such as Pepperidge Farm® Cubed Herb Seasoned Stuffing)
3 hard-boiled eggs, crumbled
⅓ cup crumbled cooked bacon

Steps:

  • Whisk onion, sugar, apple cider vinegar, canola oil, yellow mustard, salt, celery seed, and black pepper together in a bowl until well combined. Chill in refrigerator at least 2 hours to blend flavors.
  • Mix spinach, stuffing mix, eggs, and bacon together in a large bowl. Add dressing and stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 87.9 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 665.7 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

SPINACH MUSHROOM SALAD WITH TARRAGON DRESSING



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This dressing is a little rich, so I suggest to serve this salad as a main meal only, you can add in some cooked chicken breast, shrimp or sliced hard-boiled eggs and sprinkle with bacon bits. This salad is better than any you will get at a restaurant, if you are a salad lover, you will love this! To make things easier purchase a package of fresh ready-to-use spinach.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 lb fresh spinach leaves (washed and spun dry, stems discarded)
1/2 lb fresh white button mushrooms, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
parmesan cheese
crouton (optional)
2 hard-boiled eggs (yolks mashed and whites finely chopped)
3 tablespoons tarragon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
7 tablespoons olive oil
2 shallots, minced (about 3 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • For the dressing, in a blender or food processor blend the yolks, vinegar, Dijon and olive oil until smooth and emulsified.
  • Stir in the finely chopped egg whites, shallots and finely chopped tarragon leaves; mix to combine.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spread the spinach leaves on a platter.
  • Top with onion slices and sliced mushrooms.
  • Spoon the prepared dressing over salad.
  • Sprinkle lightly with parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.4, Fat 26.8, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 106, Sodium 123.2, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2.7, Protein 7.2

MUSHROOM SPINACH SALAD WITH TARRAGON EGG DRESSING



Mushroom Spinach Salad with Tarragon Egg Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Herb     Mushroom     Quick & Easy     Spring     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

For dressing
2 hard-boiled large eggs, yolks mashed and whites chopped fine
3 tablespoons tarragon white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons minced shallots (about 2)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1/2 pound fresh spinach, coarse stems discarded and leaves washed well and spun dry
10 ounces fresh white mushrooms

Steps:

  • Make dressing:
  • In a small bowl whisk together yolks, vinegar, and mustard and add oil in a stream, whisking constantly until dressing is emulsified. Stir in whites, shallots, tarragon, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Thinly slice spinach leaves and spread on a platter. Cut mushrooms into very thin slices and mound on spinster. Spoon dressing over salad.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh baby spinach leaves that are not wilted or bruised.
  • Wash the spinach leaves thoroughly and dry them completely before assembling the salad.
  • To make the tarragon dressing, use fresh tarragon leaves and a good quality olive oil.
  • If you don't have fresh tarragon, you can use dried tarragon, but use half the amount.
  • Taste the dressing before adding it to the salad and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Add the dressing to the salad just before serving to prevent the spinach leaves from wilting.
  • Garnish the salad with additional tarragon leaves, fresh herbs, or crumbled cheese, if desired.

Conclusion:

Spinach salad with tarragon dressing is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with nutrients and has a bright, refreshing flavor. The tarragon dressing is simple to make and adds a unique flavor to the salad. This salad is also very versatile and can be easily customized to your liking. For example, you can add other vegetables, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, or bell peppers. You can also add protein, such as grilled chicken or tofu. No matter how you choose to make it, spinach salad with tarragon dressing is a delicious and healthy option that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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