Best Popeyes Savory Spinach Salad Recipes

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POPEYE'S FAVORITE SALAD



Popeye's Favorite Salad image

From the Richard Simmons Food Mover Cookbook. Very delicious for a Light lunch and a really good savory-sweet dish to satisfy a sweet tooth, but not too overpowered.

Provided by Chef Penn State

Categories     Strawberry

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 ounces fresh spinach
2 pints fresh strawberries
2 pints mandarin oranges, alternate for strawberries
2 tablespoons onions, minced
4 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 teaspoon poppy seed

Steps:

  • Wash and dry the spinach, removing any tough stems.
  • Wash strawberries, stem, slice and mix together in big bowl with spinach.
  • For dressing, in an electric blender, blend onion, vinegar, oil, and honey until smooth.
  • Stir in sesame and poppy seeds.
  • Toss salad with dressing just before serving.
  • Adding watercress would add some spice.

POPEYE AND OLIVE OIL'S FRESH SPINACH SALAD



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Add this salad recipe to the growing list of recipes taken from our local natural food market's weekly flyer. Only the freshest ingredients will work.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups fresh Baby Spinach
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/2 lime, juice of
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon shallot, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
fresh ground black pepper
1 nectarine, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh blueberries or 1/4 cup dried blueberries

Steps:

  • Rinse the spinach well and dry in salad spinner.
  • Stack the mint leaves and cut crosswise into thin strips.
  • In large mixing bowl combine the spinach leaves with the mint. Toss well.
  • To make the dressing combine the lime juice, vinegar, shallot, and salt in a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil and.
  • season the salad dressing to taste with freshly ground black pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the greens and toss lightly.
  • Divide the mixture between four salad plates. In fan fashion, garnish the nectarine slices on each salad plate.
  • Sprinkle the blueberries on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 170.5, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 4.7, Protein 1.5

SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing image

This salad has been a family favorite for a while! I love to bring this to parties or simply eat as a wonderful lunch or side dish. -Nikki Barton, Providence, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings (1 cup dressing).

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups fresh baby spinach
4 cups torn iceberg lettuce
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
DRESSING:
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 cup canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine spinach, lettuce, mushrooms and bacon. Place vinegar, onion, sugar, salt and mustard in blender. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Transfer to a bowl; stir in poppy seeds., Divide salad among 6 plates; drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 24g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 557mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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