Springtime Spinach Salad Recipes

KALEB'S SPRING SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together oil, ketchup, cider vinegar, honey, Worcestershire, pepper, and salt for dressing in a large measuring cup until well combined.
• Add spinach to a large serving bowl. Add 1/2 of the bacon, 1/2 of the eggs, 1/2 of the radishes, and 1/2 of the green onion. Pour in about 1/4 cup dressing and toss to combine. Top with remaining bacon, eggs, radishes, and green onion.
• Serve with remaining 3/4 cup dressing for drizzling.

SPRING SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first seven ingredients; shake well. Just before serving, combine spinach, strawberries, pecans and onion in a large salad bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat.

PERFECT SPINACH SALAD

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

SPRINGTIME HAM AND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, juice, vinegar, mustard and pepper.
• In a large bowl, toss together the ham, spinach, cantaloupe, peaches and onion. Pour dressing over all and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

SPRING STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the spinach and strawberries.
• In a blender, place the sugar, salt, vinegar, and oil, and blend until smooth. Stir in the poppy seeds. Pour over the spinach and strawberries, and toss to coat.

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.

SPRINGTIME SPINACH SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except dressing in large bowl.
• Toss with dressing just before serving.