Best Warm Spinach Salad With Grilled Sausage Recipes

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SAUSAGE SPINACH SALAD



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Want a fast way to turn a salad into a hearty meal? Add sausage. The mustard dressing also goes with smoked salmon or chicken. -Deborah Williams, Peoria, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 fully cooked Italian chicken sausage links (3 ounces each), cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 medium onion, halved and sliced
4 cups fresh baby spinach
1-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon stone-ground mustard

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat. Add sausage and onion; cook and stir until sausage is lightly browned and onion is crisp-tender., Place spinach in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard and remaining oil. Drizzle over spinach; toss to coat. Add sausage mixture; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 581mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WARM SPINACH SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 22m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 slices thick-cut bacon or 4 slices pancetta, chopped
3 shallots, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
2 pounds triple washed spinach, stems removed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
4 hard-boiled eggs, quartered lengthwise
Parmigiano-Reggiano, for topping

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add bacon to skillet and brown, reserve the crispy bacon bits and add the shallots and garlic to the pan. Cook 3 to 4 minutes then deglaze the pan with vinegar, turn spinach into pan and wilt down a bit but do not fully cook the spinach, just give it a few turns with tongs. Season the greens with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Place spinach on a serving dish and top with quartered eggs, shavings of cheese and reserved bacon bits.

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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My spinach salad with a comforting bacon dressing is a recipe I turn to again and again in winter. It's quick, elegant and so delicious. I can always count on compliments. -Sandy Davis, Prescott, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 bacon strips, chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Dash ground nutmeg
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup olive oil
6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups)
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings., Add vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, mustard and seasonings to drippings; heat through, stirring to blend. Transfer to a small bowl; gradually whisk in oil. Stir in half of the bacon., Place spinach, onion and eggs in a large bowl; toss with warm dressing. Sprinkle with remaining bacon; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 25g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 196mg cholesterol, Sodium 373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

WARM SPINACH SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 3 slices chopped thick-cut bacon in a skillet until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels; whisk 2 tablespoons of the drippings with 1 diced small shallot, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar and 2 tablespoons water. Toss with one 5-ounce bag baby spinach, 1 cup halved red grapes and 1/2 cup pistachios; season with salt and pepper. Top with 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese and the bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calorie, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 18 milligrams, Sodium 493 milligrams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fiber 3.5 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 7 grams

HOT SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE SALAD



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This delicious hot salad is easily made into a main course by adding crumbled, cooked Italian sausage.

Provided by EMLUCIA

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (10 ounce) package spinach - rinsed, stemmed, and dried
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 (8 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Drizzle olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread spinach leaves in a thick layer covering the baking sheet. Arrange onions and artichokes over the spinach, and drizzle the marinade from the jar over the entire salad. Sprinkle with the cheese (and sausage, if you wish).
  • Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted but NOT crispy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 33.4 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 667.5 mg, Sugar 3 g

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