Best Spinach Salad With Smoked Chicken Apple Walnuts Bacon Recipes

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SPINACH SALAD WITH SMOKED CHICKEN, APPLE, WALNUTS, BACON



Spinach Salad With Smoked Chicken, Apple, Walnuts, Bacon image

Great Fall main dish salad. Use thick-sliced smoked chicken from the meat dept. or you can substitute smoked turkey from the deli. For more sweet/sour, add another tsp. vinegar. From Food and Wine.

Provided by Gadget_Queen

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 lb bacon, sliced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground
1/3 cup cooking oil
2/3 lb smoked chicken breast, sliced
1 lb spinach, washed, stems removed (9 cups)
1 small red onion, chopped fine
1 apple, tart, peeled, cored, 1/2 inch cubes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350. Toast walnuts about 8 minutes. Let cool.
  • Cook bacon until crisp. Drain and crumble.
  • Whisk vinegar with mustard, salt and pepper in a small glass or stainless bowl. Whisk in oil.
  • In large bowl, combine 2 Tbsp of the dressing with chicken. Let sit for 5 minutes. Add walnuts, bacon, spinach, onion, apple and remaining dressing. Toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.1, Fat 53.5, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 59.4, Sodium 1500.5, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 6.5, Protein 23.8

SPINACH-BACON SALAD WITH CHICKEN



Spinach-Bacon Salad with Chicken image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 slices bacon
2 shallots, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 avocado
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
Kosher salt
2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 10 ounces each)
Freshly ground pepper
10 ounces baby spinach (about 7 cups)
1 1/2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
1/4 cup salted roasted pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds)

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the upper third of the oven; preheat to 425 degrees F. Cook the bacon in a medium ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, turning, until crisp, 8 minutes. Remove to a paper towel lined-plate with a slotted spoon, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in the skillet. Let cool slightly, then chop.
  • Meanwhile, soak the shallots in the vinegar in a small bowl. Puree the avocado, buttermilk, tarragon and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender; set aside.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the reserved bacon drippings in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the chicken is cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board; chop.
  • Combine the spinach, grapes and the shallots in vinegar in a large bowl. Add the avocado dressing and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper. Top each serving of salad with chicken, bacon and pepitas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calorie, Fat 19 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 105 milligrams, Sodium 660 milligrams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 40 grams

HOT SPINACH APPLE SALAD



Hot Spinach Apple Salad image

With a light sweet-tangy dressing, the spinach doesn't wilt and the apples retain their crunch. We serve this salad with homemade bread. -Denise Albers, Freeburg, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 bacon strips, diced
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
9 cups fresh baby spinach
2 unpeeled large red apples, thinly sliced
1 medium red onion, chopped (about 3/4 cup)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. , In same skillet, combine vinegar, brown sugar and reserved drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Cool slightly., Meanwhile, in a serving bowl, combine spinach, apples, onion and bacon. Drizzle with warm dressing; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BACON, APPLE, AND SPINACH SALAD



Bacon, Apple, and Spinach Salad image

From the My Great Recipes collection. The discription reads: "Quick and delicious, this interesting combination of crunch ingredients makes an appealing salad to serve with a sandwich or with a meal."

Provided by SuzV2796

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 slices bacon, cooked crisp
1 lb fresh spinach leaves, washed & stems removed
1 apple, unpeeled, cored and sliced
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup salted sunflower seeds or 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil or 1/4 cup salad oil

Steps:

  • Crumble bacon. Toss with spinach, apples, and onions in salad bowl.
  • In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk in the oil until well blended.
  • Just before serving, drizzle dressing over salad, tossing well. Sprinkle with nuts.

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