Baby Spinach Pine Nut Salad With Creamy Bacon Dressing Recipes

SPINACH AND BASIL SALAD WITH PINE NUT DRESSING

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This salad has fresh spinach and basil leaves and is topped with a creamy pine nut dressing. From the R.S.V.P. section of a May 1989 issue of Bon Appetit. It was requested from Woodrow's Bar and Grill in Princeton, New Jersey.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups pine nuts, toasted (about 6 1/2 oz.)
1/2 beaten egg 2 t. minced shallot (or green onion)
3/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 lbs spinach, stemmed
1 small bunch basil, stemmed
3 tablespoons water (optional)
4 ounces piece parmesan cheese, cut into shavings with a vegetable peeler

Steps:

Dressing:.
Puree 1/2 cup pine nuts in processor; add egg, shallot and lemon juice and puree.
Gradually add oil and vinegar alternately through feed tube and blend until smooth; season to taste with salt and pepper.
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
Salad:.
Toss spinach and basil in large bowl .
Thin dressing with water if desired and spoon enough dressing over greens to season to taste and toss.
Divide greens among plates, top with cheese and remaining pine nuts and serve.

BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY DIJON DRESSING

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Make and share this Baby Spinach Salad With Creamy Dijon Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (6 ounce) package fresh Baby Spinach
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded, sliced, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 medium red onion, thinly sliced and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 ripe diced peeled avocado

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk together the first 8 ingredients (through Worcestershire sauce).
Refrigerate dressing until ready to serve. (The dressing can be made up to 2 days ahead.).
When you're ready to serve the salad, place the spinach in a large salad bowl. Top with the bell pepper, onion, and avocado pieces.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad, and toss together gently to combine.

CREAMY SPINACH AND BACON SALAD

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Categories Salad Leafy Green Pork Appetizer Side Quick & Easy Oscars Bacon Spinach Gourmet Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free

Yield Serves 4 as a first course

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 bacon slices
1 small garlic clove
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon brown or white sugar
1/2 pound baby spinach
1/4 cup coarsely grated Parmesan (1 ounce)

Steps:

Cook bacon until crisp and drain on paper towels.
While bacon is cooking, mince garlic and mash to a paste with a pinch salt. Whisk together oil, sour cream, lemon juice, sugar, and garlic paste in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add spinach and crumble bacon over it. Toss with cheese and dressing.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY DRESSING

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Make and share this Spinach Salad With Creamy Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Semra22

Categories Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb fresh spinach leaves
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
4 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream or 1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
1 -2 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)

Steps:

Combine washed and torn spinach leaves, mushrooms and bacon in a large bowl.
In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients.
Toss salad with the dressing and serve.

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SPINACH, BACON, AND PINE NUT SALAD RECIPE - WOMAN'S DAY

2015-04-15 Directions. Thinly slice the bacon and put into a large frying pan on a medium high heat with a good drizzle of olive oil. Fry until golden, adding …
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Servings 4
Estimated Reading Time 1 min

Thinly slice the bacon and put into a large frying pan on a medium high heat with a good drizzle of olive oil.
Fry until golden, adding pine nuts for the last minute, then scoop out with a slotted spoon onto a plate, leaving the bacon fat behind in the pan.

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