Best Spinach Corn And Roasted Pepper Salad With Chipotle Dressing Recipes

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CORN AND SPINACH SALAD



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As a child, I loved the combination of fresh spinach, crunchy nuts, a good tangy cheese and red onions. I would search different restaurants to discover how chefs prepared such a special salad. Here is my own creation.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (1/2 cup dressing).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 medium sweet red pepper, diced
1 medium red onion, diced
1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed
1 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/4 cup dried cranberries
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a small heavy skillet, cook walnuts over medium heat until toasted, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar and vinegar. Cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool., In a large bowl, combine the spinach, red pepper, onion, corn, cheese and cranberries; sprinkle with walnuts. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 24g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 484mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

GRILLED CORN AND CHIPOTLE PEPPER SALAD



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ears fresh corn, husks and silk removed
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons sliced green onion
2 chipotle peppers, minced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 lime, juiced
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to medium.
  • Arrange the corn on the grill and cook, turning frequently, until the corn is slightly charred, about 12 to 15 minutes
  • Remove the corn from the grill to a cutting board and let cool. Cut the kernels from the cobs with a sharp knife and transfer to a serving bowl. Add all the remaining ingredients and toss to combine.

SPINACH AND GRILLED CORN SALAD



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Grilled corn kernels cut from the cob add smoky flavor to a simple tossed salad of baby spinach and red onion.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ears corn, shucked
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon basalmic vinegar
6 ounces baby spinach (about 6 cups)
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced into half-moons

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to high (if using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grate for just 2 seconds). Lightly brush corn with oil, then season with salt and pepper. Grill corn, turning, until tender and blackened in places, about 8 minutes. Let cool slightly. Stand a cob on end, and carefully cut off kernels with a sharp knife using a downward motion. Repeat with other ear.
  • Put vinegar in a small bowl, and add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly, until emulsified. Combine spinach, onion, and grilled corn in a serving bowl; season with salt and pepper. Toss salad with dressing just before serving.

SPINACH WITH CORN



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Provided by Robert Farrar Capon

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 10-ounce package fresh spinach
4 tablespoons butter (or bacon fat)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 large shallot, minced
1 cup frozen kernel corn
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1/2 teaspoon each ground cumin and coriander)
Salt as desired

Steps:

  • Wash spinach and chop coarsely.
  • Melt butter in large skillet, add garlic and shallot and cook over low heat until softened but not browned.
  • Add corn, cover skillet, raise heat to medium and cook 3 minutes.
  • Add spinach, basil (or other seasonings) and salt, cover skillet and cook until spinach is wilted (2-3 minutes.)

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 165, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 333 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPINACH AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD



Spinach and Roasted Red Pepper Salad image

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Pepper     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Spinach     Winter     Healthy     Potluck     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 red bell peppers
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pound fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups packed)

Steps:

  • Quick-roast and peel pepper . Cut roasted peppers into 1/2-inch-wide strips. In a small bowl whisk together honey, mustard, and vinegar. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified, and season with salt and black pepper. Roasted peppers and vinaigrette may be prepared 2 days ahead and chilled separately, covered.
  • In a large bowl toss roasted peppers and spinach with vinaigrette and salt and black pepper to taste.

SPINACH, CORN AND ROASTED PEPPER SALAD WITH CHIPOTLE DRESSING



Spinach, Corn and Roasted Pepper Salad with Chipotle Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Corn     Spinach     Bell Pepper     Fall     Cilantro     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped canned chipotle chilies*
2 large red bell peppers
2 cups frozen yellow corn kernels, thawed
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 6-ounce bag fresh baby spinach leaves
Fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Stir cumin in small skillet over low heat just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Whisk in oil, then lime juice and chipotle chilies. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Char peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers. Cut peppers into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Transfer to large bowl. Add corn, green onions, chopped cilantro and dressing and toss to coat. Add spinach to bowl and toss to blend. Sprinkle with cilantro leaves.
  • *Chipotle chilies canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

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