Best Simple Spinach Salad Recipes

SIMPLE CRANBERRY SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the spinach, cranberries, walnuts, vinaigrette, and Romano cheese in a large bowl; toss until spinach is evenly coated. Serve immediately.

SIMPLE LAYERED SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Remove and discard spinach stems. Rinse leaves well; drain and pat dry. Tear spinach into bite-sized pieces and arrange evenly in salad bowl. Evenly layer cucumber slices, radish, green onion and eggs. Spread dressing over top. Cover; chill up to 24 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with bacon and peanuts.

SIMPLE ITALIAN SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, toss spinach, onion, egg and bacon. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat salad dressing on high for 30-45 seconds or until warm. Pour over the salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

SIMPLE SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Snip spinach and lettuce leaves.
• Snip olives.
• Cut off a hunk of cheese, and cut into crumbles.
• Add olives and cheese to lettuce in a large serving bowl.
• Toss lightly then drizzle favorite dressing or let each diner add at the table.
• Options: use Swiss chard instead of spinach. Try Romaine, red leaf or other specialty lettuces.
• Other olives could be substituted for the Kalamata (but not recommended---this was SO good with the Kalamata).

SIMPLE SPINACH SALAD WITH LEMON MINT DRESSING

Steps:

• Place spinach leaves on a platter.
• Mix through the tomatoes or apple slices if using.
• Top with the alfalfa sprouts.
• Pour over the dressing or serve on the side.
• TO MAKE DRESSING:.
• With a sharp knife remove lemon rind taking as little pith (the white part) as possible.
• With the motor running, and using a metal blade, drop the lemon rind & mint down the tube.
• When lemon and mint are finely chopped add the sugar, lemon juice, vinegar & pepper.
• Process until well mixed.

SIMPLE SPINACH SALAD FOR ONE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and bacon in a small saucepan until hot.
• Remove from heat and add desired serving size of spinach leaves.
• Toss until spinach is just wilted, transfer to serving bowl.
• Top with crumbled feta cheese.

SIMPLE THAI CHICKEN SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet or wok, stir fry the chicken pieces in oil until juices run clear.
• remove and keep warm.
• In the same pan, stir fry the carrots and bell pepper until crisp-tender.
• In a large serving bowl, toss the spinach, green onions, and cilantro; set aside.
• In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients and process until well blended.
• Add chicken, carrots, bell pepper, and dressing to the spinach bowl and toss to coat evenly.
• Serve immediately.

SIMPLE SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, cucumber, broccoli, raisins, bacon, almonds, mushrooms and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

SIMPLE MUSHROOM SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach and mushrooms. In a blender, combine the cucumber, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and pepper; cover and process until smooth. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with croutons.