Best Zesty Spinach Salad Recipes

ZESTY SPINACH SALAD DRESSING

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Awesome family recipe for spinach salad dressing! Best served in a classic spinach salad with hard-boiled eggs and bacon. Note: When pouring dressing, do not add the cloves of garlic into the salad as they are just used to flavor the dressing.

Provided by Jesse

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

¾ cup canola oil
¼ cup cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, halved
2 teaspoons white sugar
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Combine canola oil, vinegar, garlic, sugar, dry mustard, salt, and black pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; cover and shake thoroughly. Refrigerate until flavors blend, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 582 mg

ZESTY SPINACH MUSHROOM SALAD

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With flavors of garlic and basil, this homemade dressing comes together in a snap and adds zest as a side to any main dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

In a salad bowl, combine spinach and mushrooms. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ZESTY SPINACH SALAD

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The Leafy Greens Council promotes good-for-you spinach with savory salad recipes like this one, which includes crisp radishes and bacon along with a tangy, quick-to-mix dressing.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/3 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Dash cayenne pepper
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
6 to 8 radishes, sliced
2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

In a small bowl or jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the first seven ingredients; mix well. chill. Just before serving, lightly toss spinach, radishes, eggs, onion and bacon in a large salad bowl. Mix the dressing again; pour over salad and toss.

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SPINACH SALAD WITH ZESTY BLUE CHEESE DRESSING

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Categories Appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup white vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2/3 cup olive oil
1 (4-ounce) package crumbled blue cheese
1 (10-ounce) package fresh spinach
4 oz. sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
Creole croutons

Steps:

Whisk together first 4 ingredients; gradually whisk in oil. Add cheese, stir gently. Combine spinach and next 4 ingredients; drizzle with dressing, tossing to coat. Sprinkle with Creole Croutons. Serve immediately. Yield: 6 people