SPRINGTIME SPINACH SALAD

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Strawberries and spinach are delicious in the Spring, and tossed with other fresh ingredients, real bacon, and hard cooked eggs, they make a wonderful salad. A sweet, tangy oil and vinegar dressing tops it off!

Provided by OZAHIRU

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 eggs
4 slices bacon
5 cups fresh spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
½ cup thinly sliced onion
1 kiwi, sliced
½ mandarin orange, peeled and segmented
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup water
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
½ teaspoon spicy brown mustard
1 dash garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup seasoned croutons

Steps:

  • Place the eggs in a saucepan with enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from hot water and cool. Peel, chop, and set aside.
  • Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium high heat until crisp and evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the eggs, bacon, spinach, mushrooms, strawberries, onion, kiwi, and orange.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the ketchup, water, olive oil, brown sugar, cider vinegar, and brown mustard. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad mixture, and top the salad with croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 51.9 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 437.5 mg, Sugar 11.7 g

Sulwa Janet
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I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone looking for a light and refreshing dish.


Moola Tsheko
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


khan bab
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The spinach is fresh and crisp, the strawberries are sweet and juicy, and the almonds add a nice nutty flavor.


Bi amiin Abdi
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This salad is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet. The strawberries and almonds add a nice sweetness and crunch.


Azadar Hussain Syed
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Leeroy Kowalski
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for potlucks and picnics.


Lovey James
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few ingredients, but they all come together to create a delicious dish.


Ghulam Mustafa Ghulam Mustafa
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Chebet Teklla
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is delicious.


Mdiqbal Mdiqbal
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the鮮豔的色彩 and the flavor combinations.


MR MASUM
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach salads, but this one changed my mind. The dressing is amazing and the strawberries add a nice sweetness.


Manny Santiago
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This salad was delicious! I made it for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Tiarra P
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I've always been a fan of spinach salads, but this one is definitely a new favorite. The strawberries add a nice sweetness, and the almonds add a bit of crunch. I also love the goat cheese dressing.


Nandhego Claire
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This salad was an absolute delight! The combination of spinach, strawberries, almonds, and goat cheese was perfect. The dressing was light and tangy, and the salad was incredibly refreshing.


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