Best Super Spinach Salad For Two Recipes

SUPER SIMPLE SPINACH SALAD

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A simple but divine spinach salad with homemade balsamic vinaigrette!

Provided by Kathryn

Categories Salads

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

5-6 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 clove minced garlic
1 overflowing tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
pinch of sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

Put your spinach into a big bowl. If you're using any add-ins, go ahead and add them now. (See notes for ideas.)
Mix all of the dressing ingredients together in a small jar or container with a tight-fitting lid. Shake them up until it's well mixed.
Pour the dressing over the spinach right before you're ready to serve.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 6 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 213 grams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams unsaturated fat

SUPER SPINACH SALAD

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Provided by Donna Chase

Categories Salad Blender Food Processor Egg Mushroom Quick & Easy High Fiber Lunch Bacon Spinach Winter Bon Appétit Colorado Dairy Free Peanut Free Soy Free

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons catsup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
4 bacon slices
1 spinach bunch, washed, trimmed, torn into bite-size pieces
1 1/2 cups bean sprouts
6 mushrooms, sliced
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup sliced canned water chestnuts
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/4 cup dry-roasted sunflower seeds

Steps:

Puree first 7 ingredients in blender or processor until smooth and emulsified. Set dressing aside.
Cook bacon in heavy medium skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels. Crumble. Combine spinach and remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add enough dressing to season to taste. Toss well. Garnish salad with bacon and serve.