Best Kittencals Spinach Salad With Balsamic Honey Dijon Vinaigrette Recipes

KITTENCAL'S SPINACH SALAD WITH BALSAMIC HONEY-DIJON VINAIGRETTE

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If you are a spinach salad-lover then this is one you should not pass up! Serve this to your guests or family then sit back and wait for all the rave reviews you will get! Add in some cooked shrimp or chicken breast if desired! the dressing can be made up to 2 days in advance, it will need a minimum of 2 hours chilling time to blend flavours, the dressing will make about 3/4 cup but it can easily be doubled. The salad amounts are only a guideline, all amounts can be adjusted to taste. Also see my recipe #66596 and recipe #116849.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 2h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 lb fresh spinach (washed and dried)
4 large fresh white button mushrooms (thinly sliced)
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (or use feta cheese or Parmesan)
1 1/2 cups croutons (or 1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds see Kittencal's Garlic Croutons)
black pepper
salt (optional)
3 hard-cooked hard-boiled eggs (peeled sliced into wedges)
1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 -4 teaspoons honey (or to taste)
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil, plus
2 tablespoons olive oil
black pepper

Steps:

For the dressing; in a bowl whisk together garlic, salt, Dijon, honey and balsamic vinegar; add in olive oil in a slow steady stream until emulsified.
Adjust honey amount adding in more if desired for a sweeter taste, then season with more salt if needed, and black pepper.
Chill for a minimum of 2 hours before using.
For salad; place the spinach leaves in a large glass bowl; top with sliced mushrooms, bacon, blue cheese or feta cheese, croutons and sliced red onion (if using).
Toss all ingredients together with salad forks.
Season with black pepper (and salt if desired).
Place the egg wedges all around inside edges of bowl.
Serve with prepared dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.6, Fat 41.5, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 165.3, Sodium 958, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 5.7, Protein 12

HONEY-DIJON BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

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Make and share this Honey-Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 851044

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 -4 teaspoons honey (or to taste)
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil, plus
2 tablespoons olive oil
black pepper

Steps:

For the dressing; in a bowl whisk together garlic, salt, Dijon, honey and balsamic vinegar; add in olive oil in a slow steady stream until emulsified.
Adjust honey amount adding in more if desired for a sweeter taste, then season with more salt if needed, and black pepper.
Chill for a minimum of 2 hours before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.1, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 249.8, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.8, Protein 0.1

SPINACH SALAD WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE

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Another innovative recipe that looks great and taste the same, from my sparse kitchen. Pair with Gallo® Family Vineyards Pinot Grigio.-Taste of Home Cooking School

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups torn spinach leaves
4 large fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 teaspoons grated onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, combine spinach and mushrooms; set aside. For dressing, combine onion, salt, pepper and mustard in a bowl. Whisk in vinegar until well combined. Gradually whisk in oil, beating until thick. Stir in lemon juice., Pour dressing over spinach and toss well to coat. Sprinkle bacon over spinach and toss. Serve immediately.

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KITTENCAL'S STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD

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Plan ahead the dressing needs to chill for 2 or more hours before using, feel free to use different cheese and nuts, I have tried this using other but I have to say the feta and candied walnuts are the best... you will LOVE this salad!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Strawberry

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 tablespoons sugar (or more to taste)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (can use white balsamic is better)
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4-1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons poppy seeds (can use more)
1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced (washed then thoroughly dried before slicing)
1 lb fresh baby spinach leaves, trimmed (can use less)
1 small red onion, sliced
1/4 cup bacon bits
1/3-1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup candied walnuts

Steps:

For dressing; in a bowl or in a food processor mix together sugar, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; whisk or process until well combined; start with 3 tablespoons of sugar and add in more after if desired, mix in poppy seeds and season with more black pepper if needed, refrigerate for 2 or more hours.
For the salad; combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl; pour the dressing over and chill for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.3, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 5.6, Sodium 117.7, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 8, Protein 3.3