Best Vidalia Onion Spinach Salad Recipes

Vidalia Onion Spinach Salad image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

CROUTONS:
4 cups soft bread crumbs
1/3 cup finely chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 egg, lightly beaten
Oil for frying
DRESSING:
1/3 cup chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
SALAD:
16 cups torn fresh spinach
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 medium Vidalia or other sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, onion and parsley. Stir in butter and egg. Shape into 1/2-in. balls. , In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry croutons for 10-15 seconds, turning to brown all sides. Drain on paper towels., For dressing, combine the onion, vinegar, honey and mustard in a blender; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds. , In a salad bowl, toss the spinach, bacon, onion rings and croutons. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts :

Vidalia Onion Steak and Wilted Spinach Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 ounces spinach, trimmed, washed and dried, about 6 cups
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 pound boneless top sirloin steak, trimmed of fat, thinly sliced
2 Vidalia onions, sliced
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon grated ginger
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

Place spinach and red pepper on large serving platter or divide evenly among 4 individual salad plates. Set aside. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Saute steak quickly until medium rare. Remove from pan. Add remaining oil and saute onion slices until softened and translucent. Stir in vinegar, water, honey, mustard, ginger, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Quickly stir in meat. Spoon over spinach. Serve immediately.