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MY FAVORITE SPINACH SALAD



My Favorite Spinach Salad image

This salad taught me to love spinach! The dressing is WONDERFUL. I also love it on a lettuce salad topped with dried cranberries, pecans and crumbled bleu cheese.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 bunch fresh spinach
4 -8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup crouton
5 -6 slices bacon, crumbled
1/2 cup wine vinegar
3/4 cup sugar or 3/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup good quality olive oil (no substitutes)

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • To prepare dressing, warm wine vinegar slightly.
  • Add sugar and stir to dissolve.
  • (If you prefer a tangier dressing, reduce the sugar to 2/3 cup.) If you don't warm the vinegar, you will have trouble getting the sugar to dissolve.
  • Allow to cool.
  • Add onion, paprika and salt.
  • Stir well.
  • Add olive oil and blend.
  • I prefer to put it in a bottle and shake it.
  • Pour over salad and enjoy!

MY FAVORITE SPINACH SALAD



My Favorite Spinach Salad image

We enjoy having salad for supper. This recipe is a favorite and is quite filling. This is my version of the spinach salad they serve at The Angus Barn, a very popular restaurant in Raleigh, NC. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Pork

Time 5m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
5 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 lb bacon, fried and crumbled
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 (12 -16 ounce) jar of your favorite refrigerated poppy seed dressing

Steps:

  • Place freshly washed spinach on individual plates.
  • Sprinkle with chopped hard boiled eggs and crumbled bacon.
  • Spread sliced onion on top.
  • Drizzle with poppyseed dressing.
  • Serves 4 small or 2 meal size.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 754.7, Fat 64.7, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 543.4, Sodium 1169.1, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4.1, Protein 31.9

MY FAVORITE SPINACH SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



My Favorite Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette image

This spinach salad is always a hit and so easy to make with a tasty combination of sweet and savory ingredients, and tossed with a delicious homemade balsamic vinaigrette. It's also really versatile - sub in whatever greens, nuts, or cheese that you have on hand.

Provided by Kim

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or tenders
a generous sprinkling of each - garlic powder, paprika, and salt & pepper
10-16 ounces baby spinach or spring mix
1 large apple cored and thinly sliced*
1 cup blueberries or another favorite fruit - sliced strawberries, halved raspberries, pomegranate seeds, diced pears
half a small red onion peeled and thinly sliced
3/4 cup nuts - toasted pine nuts, glazed pecans, chopped walnuts or slivered almonds use any favorite**
4-6 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola, Feta, Goat, or Blue Cheese
1 batch balsamic vinaigrette (may not use all of it)
Optional add-ins: cooked & crumbled bacon, diced avocado, dried cranberries

Steps:

  • To make chicken (if using): Preheat oven to 450ºF. Season chicken and bake for 17-20 minutes, (or until 165 degrees internally). Once cooked, cover with foil for 10 minutes to seal in the juices.
  • While chicken is cooking, you can prepare the salad ingredients.
  • To make the salad: Add spinach, fruit, red onion, nuts, dried cranberries, and half of the cheese to a large serving bowl. Cooked chicken can be chopped and tossed in the salad or sliced and served over the top or served alongside the salad. Drizzle the salad with the vinaigrette, and toss to combine.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 salad, Calories 262 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 336 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 7 g

THE BEST SPINACH SALAD EVER



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Fresh spinach with a creamy dressing that all my friends rave over. The dressing also makes a great vegetable dip.

Provided by Autumn

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup milk
¼ cup white sugar
1 (3 ounce) jar bacon bits
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
½ head cauliflower, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the slivered almonds onto a baking sheet, and toast until the nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Watch the nuts carefully as they bake, because they burn quickly. Once toasted, set the nuts aside to cool to room temperature.
  • Mix together the mayonnaise, milk, and sugar in a large salad bowl. Stir in the bacon bits and Parmesan cheese until the dressing is well combined and creamy.
  • Place the spinach leaves, chopped cauliflower, and toasted almonds into the salad bowl, and stir lightly to coat with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 43.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 812.3 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

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