PERFECT SPINACH SALAD (NO, REALLY)
This classy spinach salad is a salad to impress! Smoky pecans and a creamy balsamic vinaigrette make the best counterpoint to this green.
Provided by Sonja Overhiser
Categories Salad
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make the hard boiled eggs, if using (or make them in advance). Chop them into bite-sized pieces.
- Add the pecans, soy sauce, maple syrup and smoked paprika to a small non-stick skillet over medium heat. When it just starts to bubble, reduce the heat to low but still slowly bubbling. Simmer 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. In the last minute when the liquid is mostly evaporated, stir continuously until it is totally cooked out and the nuts start clumping together. Immediately remove from the heat and transfer the pecans to a sheet of parchment paper in a single layer. Sprinkle with 2 pinches kosher salt and allow to cool to room temperature, about 5 minutes.
- Make the Balsamic Vinaigrette.
- Thinly slice the shallot. If using apple instead of hard boiled egg, thinly slice the apple.
- Place the spinach on plates or in bowls. Top with hard boiled eggs or apple slices, smoky pecans, sliced shallot, and feta cheese crumbles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Sugar 11.1 g, Sodium 520 mg, Fat 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 8.5 g, Cholesterol 109.7 mg
PERFECT SPINACH SALAD
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Then turn off the heat and allow to sit in the water for 20 minutes. Drain off the water and add ice on top of the eggs.
- Fry the bacon in a skillet until crispy/chewy. Remove to a paper towel. Drain the fat into a bowl and reserve. Give the skillet a wipe with kitchen paper.
- Slice the red onion very thinly, and then add to the skillet. Cook slowly until the onions are caramelized and reduced. Remove to a plate and set aside.
- Slice the mushrooms and add them to the same skillet with a little of the reserved bacon fat if needed. Cook slowly until caramelized and brown. Remove to a plate and set aside. Chop the bacon. Peel and slice the eggs.
- Make the hot bacon dressing:
- Add 3 tablespoons of the reserved bacon fat, vinegar, sugar, Dijon and salt to a small saucepan or skillet over medium-low heat. Whisk together and heat thoroughly until bubbly. Add the spinach to a large bowl. Arrange the onions, mushrooms and bacon on top. Pour the hot dressing over the top; toss to combine. Arrange the eggs over the top and serve.
- Per serving: Calories 270; Total Fat 22.5 grams; Saturated Fat 7.5 grams; Protein 10 grams; Total Carbohydrate 7 grams; Sugar: 2 grams; Fiber 2 grams; Cholesterol 123 milligrams; Sodium 526 milligrams
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calorie, Fat 22.5 grams, SaturatedFat 7.5 grams, Cholesterol 123 milligrams, Sodium 526 milligrams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 2 grams
SPINACH SALAD WITH TAMARIND DRESSING AND PAPPADAM CROUTONS
Categories Salad Side Fry Vegetarian Quick & Easy Lime Cucumber Spinach Healthy Honey Tamarind Gourmet Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Fry pappadams:
- Heat 1/2 inch oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet (2 inches deep) over moderate heat until thermometer registers 350°F (see cooks' note, below). Fry 1 pappadam, turning over once, until blistered and pale golden, about 1 minute total. Lift pappadam from skillet with tongs, letting excess oil drip back into skillet, and transfer to paper towels to drain (pappadam will crisp as it cools). Return oil to 350°F and fry remaining pappadams, 1 at a time, in same manner.
- Make dressing:
- Whisk together water, lime juice, honey, tamarind concentrate, and salt in a small bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until combined.
- Assemble salad:
- Toss spinach and cucumbers with dressing in a large bowl. Break pappadams into 1 1/2-inch pieces and add to salad just before serving, tossing gently to combine.
SPINACH SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE DRESSING AND CRISPY WON TON "CROUTONS"
Provided by Food Network
Yield 8 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- To prepare salad, combine juice, molasses, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Combine Croutons, juice mixture, spinach, onion, and oranges; toss well to coat. Serve immediately.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- To prepare croutons, combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl. Place won ton strips and vegetable oil in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and toss to coat. Open bag. Sprinkle with cumin mixture; seal and toss to coat.
- Place won ton strips in a single layer on 2 baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 minutes or until crisp; turn strips once. Cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219, Fat 6 grams, SaturatedFat 0.8 grams, Cholesterol 3 milligrams, Sodium 485 milligrams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fiber 2.2 grams, Protein 4.2 grams
SPINACH SALAD ON GARLIC CROUTONS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Put the eggs in a pan, cover with water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover the pan, turn off the heat and let stand 10 minutes. Run the eggs under cold water, crack and return to cold water for a few minutes to loosen shells. Chop the eggs and set aside.
- Arrange the bread on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove baking sheet from the oven and rub with the garlic. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with the cheese, then return to the oven to melt the cheese, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- While bread toasts, heat a skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, a couple of turns of the pan. Add the pancetta and crisp for about 3 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and cook until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and deglaze the pan with Marsala or dry sherry.
- While mushrooms cook, combine spinach with red onions and dress with juice of 1 lemon, a liberal drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and nutmeg.
- Arrange the toasts on a platter and top with the mushrooms and spinach. Garnish with chopped eggs and serve.
THE BEST SPINACH SALAD
Everyone LOVES this salad.
Provided by sweet alice
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Arrange bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels and crumble.
- Layer spinach, bacon, eggs, and onion in a large bowl. Sprinkle with almonds and sunflower seeds. Whisk vegetable oil, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; pour over spinach mixture and toss. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 115.9 mg, Fat 37 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1266.7 mg, Sugar 15 g
THE BEST SPINACH SALAD EVER
Fresh spinach with a creamy dressing that all my friends rave over. The dressing also makes a great vegetable dip.
Provided by Autumn
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the slivered almonds onto a baking sheet, and toast until the nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Watch the nuts carefully as they bake, because they burn quickly. Once toasted, set the nuts aside to cool to room temperature.
- Mix together the mayonnaise, milk, and sugar in a large salad bowl. Stir in the bacon bits and Parmesan cheese until the dressing is well combined and creamy.
- Place the spinach leaves, chopped cauliflower, and toasted almonds into the salad bowl, and stir lightly to coat with dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 43.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 812.3 mg, Sugar 11.8 g
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love