VIDALIA ONION SPINACH SALAD

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Sweet onions and spinach make a delightful combination in this unique salad, which tastes extra special when I use the first leafy greens from my garden in spring! Onions also star in the tangy Dijon dressing and in the crisp homemade croutons. -Lois Fetting, Nelson, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

CROUTONS:
4 cups soft bread crumbs
1/3 cup finely chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 egg, lightly beaten
Oil for frying
DRESSING:
1/3 cup chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
SALAD:
16 cups torn fresh spinach
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 medium Vidalia or other sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, onion and parsley. Stir in butter and egg. Shape into 1/2-in. balls. , In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry croutons for 10-15 seconds, turning to brown all sides. Drain on paper towels., For dressing, combine the onion, vinegar, honey and mustard in a blender; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds. , In a salad bowl, toss the spinach, bacon, onion rings and croutons. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts :

Fatiema Pelles
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's packed with nutrients!


Monica Nalibi
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is an exception. It's so delicious and satisfying.


Gulam Mustafa
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I love the crunch of the almonds in this salad. They add a nice texture contrast to the soft spinach and onions.


Victoria Asaba Amooti
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. I always have a few extra leaves after making a spinach smoothie.


Doris Adams
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one is a keeper. It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Terrance Bernard
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet Vidalia onions and the creamy dressing.


Jason Moltic
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit at parties. I always get requests for the recipe.


Emmanuel Mwinga
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I've been making this salad for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect salad for any occasion.


Princess Changate
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This salad is so refreshing and healthy. It's the perfect way to start a meal.


Kix Azure
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I'm not a big fan of raw onions, but I love this salad. The Vidalia onions are so mild and sweet that they don't overpower the other ingredients.


Rfukil Islam
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover Vidalia onions. I always have a few extras lying around after making onion rings or onion soup.


Tracey Liam
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I love the sweet and tangy dressing on this salad. It really brings out the flavor of the Vidalia onions and spinach.


Damian Depasquale
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This salad is so versatile. I've tried it with different types of greens, nuts, and cheeses, and it always turns out great.


Subarna Thapa
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I made this salad for a potluck, and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it!


Mandy Govender
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I was looking for a new salad recipe to try, and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I gave it a try! It's now one of my favorite salads.


MD. Sahriar Nadim
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand.


Adam Woods
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one changed my mind. The combination of sweet Vidalia onions, tangy spinach, and creamy dressing is irresistible. I could eat this every day!


Tahir Shah
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This Vidalia onion and spinach salad was a hit at my last dinner party. It's so refreshing and flavorful, and the dressing is to die for. I'll definitely be making this again!