Spinach Salad With Sweet Vinaigrette Recipes

SPINACH SALAD WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine spinach and mushrooms; set aside. For dressing, combine onion, salt, pepper and mustard in a bowl. Whisk in vinegar until well combined. Gradually whisk in oil, beating until thick. Stir in lemon juice., Pour dressing over spinach and toss well to coat. Sprinkle bacon over spinach and toss. Serve immediately.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CURRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Trim the rind from the bacon and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until brown and crispy. Cover and reduce heat to lowest setting to keep bacon warm.
• In a small, dry skillet, toast curry powder over medium heat, stirring often, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar and mustard. Add oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly, until the oil is completely incorporated. Add curry powder and whisk until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, toss together the bacon, spinach, mushrooms and vinaigrette until evenly coated. Adjust salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

SPINACH SALAD WITH SWEET BLACKBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a blender combine blackberries, vinegar, honey, oil, vanilla and salt. Pulse to desired consistency.
• In a large bowl, toss spinach, cheese, red onion and blackberry mixture.
• Stir in walnuts before serving.

SPINACH SALAD WITH SWEET ROASTED PECANS AND GORGONZOLA WITH SHERRY SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place spinach in serving bowl.
• Toss pecans with vegetable oil, sugar and salt. Lay out on baking sheet. Roast until shade darker and aromatic, about 7 to 8 minutes. Set aside.
• Make dressing by combining olive oil, vinegar, shallots and salt and pepper in a bowl and whisking together or place in sealable container and shake.
• Toss spinach with dressing, Gorgonzola and pecans.

SPINACH SALAD WITH SWEET DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine first 7 ingredients in a small bowl, whisking together, to make the vinaigrette.
• Add remaining ingredients in a large serving bowl; toss with vinaigrette when ready to serve.