Best Spinach Salad With Turkey Bacon And Blue Cheese Recipes

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SPINACH SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES, PECANS, BACON, AND BLUE CHEESE



Spinach Salad with Cranberries, Pecans, Bacon, and Blue Cheese image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound hickory smoked bacon slices, roughly chopped
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
Two 6-ounce containers baby spinach
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup Danish blue cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Fry chopped bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until brown and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel-lined 1/4-sheet tray to drain.
  • Toast pecans in the oven on a 1/4-sheet tray until lightly golden and fragrant, about 6 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl mash the blue cheese with a fork. Mix in the buttermilk, sour cream, sugar, salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Combine baby spinach, red onion, pecans, dried cranberries and bacon in large bowl. Toss with the dressing immediately before serving.

SPINACH SALAD WITH TURKEY BACON AND BLUE CHEESE



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This attractive dinner salad features (hard-cooked) eggs and (turkey) bacon.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces turkey bacon
3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound baby spinach
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced (3/4 cup)
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
4 hard-cooked eggs, quartered
Herb Toasts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment; arrange bacon in a single layer. Bake until browned and crisp, turning once halfway through, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. When cool, slice crosswise into 1/2-inch strips.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil; season with salt and pepper. Add spinach and onion, and toss to combine. Divide among plates; sprinkle with turkey bacon and cheese. Serve with quartered eggs and herb toasts on the side.

SPINACH SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 anchovy fillets
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 large slices sourdough bread, crusts trimmed, torn into bite-size pieces
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese (about 1 ounce)
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
8 cups baby spinach (about 5 ounces)
1 small head red-leaf lettuce, torn (about 6 cups)
1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Soak the red onion in a small bowl of ice water, about 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
  • Meanwhile, make the croutons: Mash the anchovies with a fork. Combine the olive oil, mashed anchovies, 1 grated garlic clove and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Let stand 5 minutes. Add the torn bread and toss with your hands until the bread absorbs the oil. Spread on a baking sheet and bake, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool.
  • Whisk the buttermilk, sour cream, blue cheese, vinegar, parsley, the remaining grated garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl until combined. Add the spinach, lettuce, cucumber, red onion and croutons; toss well.

SPINACH SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE AND BACON



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Make and share this Spinach Salad with Blue Cheese and Bacon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon lemon juice (or to taste)
3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 lb cleaned Baby Spinach
1 cup thinly sliced mushroom
4 slices lean bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 hard-boiled eggs, cut into quarters
1/2 cup thinly-sliced red onion
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, of your choice

Steps:

  • Whisk together lemon juice, mustard and season to taste.
  • Add oil in a thin stream, whisking, until dressing is emulsified.
  • In a bowl, combine spinach, mushrooms, bacon, eggs, onion, blue cheese and dressing.
  • Toss salad gently, until combined well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.7, Fat 43.2, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 222.7, Sodium 780.9, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.8, Protein 20.2

BACON-SPINACH SALAD



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Dinner ready in 15 minutes! Enjoy this wonderful salad made with bacon and spinach - a tasty meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices bacon, diced
1/4 cup white vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 bag (10 oz) washed fresh spinach
5 medium green onions, sliced (1/3 cup)

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Stir in vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Heat through, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved; remove from heat.
  • Add spinach and onions to bacon mixture. Toss 1 to 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES, PECANS, BACON, AND BLUE CHEESE



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Make and share this Spinach Salad With Cranberries, Pecans, Bacon, and Blue Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb hickory smoked bacon, slices roughly chopped
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
2 (6 ounce) containers Baby Spinach
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup danish blue cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon sugar
salt
freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Fry chopped bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until brown and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel-lined 1/4-sheet tray to drain.
  • Toast pecans in the oven on a 1/4-sheet tray until lightly golden and fragrant, about 6 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl mash the blue cheese with a fork. Mix in the buttermilk, sour cream, sugar, salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Combine baby spinach, red onion, pecans, dried cranberries and bacon in large bowl. Toss with the dressing immediately before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.6, Fat 58.3, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 77.6, Sodium 1066.5, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 4.5, Protein 20

BACON AND BLUE CHEESE SPINACH SALAD



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Who doesn't like a spinach salad. It's delicious and healthy too. Enjoy!

Provided by Daily Inspiration S @DailyInspiration

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package(s) baby spinach
2 hard-boiled eggs
1/2 cup(s) pecans, toasted
6 slice(s) bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled (or more to suit your taste)
1/4 cup(s) gorgonzola cheese (or blue cheese of your choice)
- red onion rings, sliced very thin
salad dressing of your choice

Steps:

  • Place spinach in a large bowl.
  • Add pecans, bacon and blue cheese to the salad and mix well.
  • Layer red onion (if using) and sliced egg on top of salad. Drizzle with your favorite dressing.

SPINACH AND TURKEY SALAD



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Turkey or chicken transforms this classic spinach salad (minus the bacon) into a light main dish, welcome after Thanksgiving and before the rest of the holiday season feasting begins.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, salads and dressings

Time 5m

Yield Serves 4 as a main dish

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups (12 ounces) shredded cooked turkey, chicken breast or chicken breast tenders
1 6-ounce bag baby spinach
6 white or cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 cup cooked wild rice
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 to 2 hard boiled eggs (to taste), finely chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped chives
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, tarragon or marjoram
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, tarragon vinegar or sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 small garlic clove, pureed
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt

Steps:

  • Combine all of the salad ingredients in a large salad bowl. Whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, garlic, olive oil and yogurt. Toss with the salad just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 384, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 539 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TURKEY BACON SUMMER SPINACH SALAD



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Made with fresh berries, feta cheese crumbles and almonds, this Turkey Bacon Summer Spinach Salad truly does have something for everyone.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 15m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups baby spinach leaves
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Selects Uncured Turkey Bacon, cooked, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/4 cup KRAFT Natural Feta Cheese Crumbles
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup KRAFT Raspberry Vinaigrette with Poppyseed Dressing made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Steps:

  • Place spinach on 4 salad plates.
  • Top with all remaining ingredients except dressing.
  • Drizzle with dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 560 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

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