Best 3 Tossed Smoked Gouda Spinach Salad Recipes

When you are looking for a fresh and delicious side dish or main course salad to serve to your friends and family, a tossed smoked gouda spinach salad fits the bill. You can easily prepare this salad in a short amount of time and use simple, healthy ingredients. The ingredients will give the salad a variety of tastes and textures, including sweet, sour, salty, crunchy, and soft. Smoked gouda cheese provides a lightly smoky flavor, while toasted pecans add a nutty crunch. Served by itself, this salad is a light and delicious vegetarian meal. When served with grilled or roasted meat or chicken, it is a great savory side dish.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

TOSSED SMOKED GOUDA SPINACH SALAD

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Cheesy spinach and bacon salad ready in 10 minutes - perfect for a side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3 bags (6 oz each) washed fresh baby spinach leaves
1 lb sliced Canadian bacon, cut into quarters
1 lb smoked Gouda cheese, cubed
4 medium peaches or nectarines, sliced
1 cup honey Dijon dressing

Steps:

In large bowl, toss spinach, bacon, cheese and peaches.
Drizzle with dressing; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1520 mg

GOUDA SPINACH SALAD

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Years ago, our local paper published a book called "Five Star". This recipe is definately that!!

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, cooked and drained
1 cup gouda cheese, grated
4 cups spinach, washed and torn
8 mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 cup green onion, chopped
1/4 vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
good pinch pepper

Steps:

Cook the bacon and drain. Crumble and toss with the cheese in a small bowl.
Combine vegetable oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, mustard and pepper in a small jar.
Place spinach in a large bowl and toss with mushrooms, green onion and bacon cheese mixture. Toss with salad dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.1, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5.4, Sodium 389.5, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 4.4

CREAMY SPINACH WITH SMOKED GOUDA GRATIN

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To make sure this gratin is rich & luscious, be sure to squeeze all the excess liquid from the spinach before adding the bechamel sauce. Bechamel is a classic French white sauce made by stirring milk into a cooked mixture of flour and butter. Adding Smoked Gouda makes it thick, creamy, cheesy and irresistible! Here is anther selection for the coming holidays - Thanksgiving. Food & Wine Magazine, March 2005 edition. From:Speedy Sauce Recipes, recipe by Grace Parisi

Provided by Manami

Categories Lemon

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter or 2 tablespoons unsalted margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 lb smoked gouda cheese, coarsely shredded
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
1 pinch nutmeg, freshly grated
salt
fresh ground pepper
water
1 1/2 lbs Baby Spinach
1 lemon, juice of (not the bottled kind, please!)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups smoked gouda cheese, bechamel
salt
fresh ground pepper
3 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons smoked gouda cheese, coarsely shredded

Steps:

PREPARE SMOKED GOUDA BECHAMEL:.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter or margarine; add the flour and whisk over moderately high heat for 30 seconds.
Add the milk and bring to a boil, whisking constantly.
Cook over moderate heat, whisking constantly, until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes.
Add the cream, smoked Gouda, paprika (if using)and nutmeg and whisk just until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.
Season with salt & pepper.
Use right away or cover directly with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
PREPARE THE SPINACH:.
Preheat the broiler and position a rack 10 inches from the heat.
In a large soup pot, bring 1/4 inch of water to a boil.
Add the spinach and cook over high heat, tossing with long tongs, until completely wilted, about 3 minutes.
Transfer the spinach to a colander and drain, pressing out as much liquid as possible add a squeeze of lemon; put into kitchen towels and press the water out.
In a medium, ovenproof skillet, heat the olive oil and pinch of crushed red pepper flakes(if using); add the onion and cook over high heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.
Add the wilted spinach and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Add the Smoked Gouda Béchamel and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until bubbling, about 1 minute.
Season with salt and pepper.
Sprinkle the spinach with the bread crumbs and shredded Gouda and broil for 2 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.7, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 83.6, Sodium 556.9, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 5.9, Protein 18.6

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your salad.
Don't overcook the spinach: Spinach should be wilted but still have a bit of crunch to it.
Use a light dressing: A vinaigrette or light creamy dressing will help to keep the salad from getting too heavy.
Add some nuts or seeds for extra crunch: Walnuts, almonds, pecans, or sunflower seeds are all great options.
Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best enjoyed fresh.

Conclusion:

This tossed smoked gouda spinach salad is a delicious and healthy side dish or main course. It's also a great way to use up leftover spinach. With its combination of fresh spinach, smoky gouda, sweet cranberries, and tangy dressing, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.