Springtime Layered Spinach Salad Recipes

PERFECT SPINACH SALAD (NO, REALLY)

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.

SPRINGTIME LAYERED SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Wash, drain and tear lettuce and spinach into small pieces.
• In a 10 x 13 inch glass baking dish, layer 1/2 lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, water chestnuts, eggs, onions, bacon and peas.
• Sprinkle with one teaspoon of sugar and salt and pepper to taste.
• "Frost" with 1/2 the dressing mixture.
• Repeat the layers and top with the Swiss Cheese.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (at least 10 hours) and serve by cutting into squares.
• Note: salad stays fresh for 3 or more days when refrigerated properly.

MAKE-AHEAD LAYERED SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Combine spinach and iceberg lettuce; place in the bottom of a large glass salad bowl or trifle bowl.
• Layer in the following ingredients in this order: celery, peas, green onion, hard boiled eggs, and ham.
• To make the dressing, in a small bowl stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and dry Ranch dressing mix. Spread dressing evenly over the ham layer.
• Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly on top of the dressing layer.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

MARCIA'S LAYERED SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Layer in the order given in the recipe list.
• Make the dressing.
• Spread it from rim to rim.
• Wrap tight and refrigerate for at least 8 to 12 hours before eating.

SPRINGTIME SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Place the eggs in a saucepan with enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from hot water and cool. Peel, chop, and set aside.
• Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium high heat until crisp and evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
• In a large bowl, toss together the eggs, bacon, spinach, mushrooms, strawberries, onion, kiwi, and orange.
• In a separate bowl, mix the ketchup, water, olive oil, brown sugar, cider vinegar, and brown mustard. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad mixture, and top the salad with croutons.

LAYERED SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl,layer 1/2 the spinach,eggs,bacon,lettuce,onion / and top with remaining spinach.
• Combine salad dressing and mayonnaise.
• Spread over salad and top with cheese.
• Chill 2-3 hours .