Thanksgiving Spinach Salad Sweet Onion Dressing Recipes

THANKSGIVING SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Mix cranberries, apple, onion, lemon juice, honey, chili powder, and cinnamon together in a large bowl. Let rest for flavors to blend, about 20 minutes. Add spinach and toss to coat.

THANKSGIVING SPINACH SALAD & SWEET ONION DRESSING

Steps:

• Hard-boil two eggs (place in pot of water, bring to a boil; boil 3 minutes, turn off the heat--let sit in hot water 11 minutes, then pour off the water & cover with ice-cold tap water until cooled enough to handle); peel and slice or coarsely chop.
• While that is working, fry the bacon, crumble into bite-size pieces; set aside.
• Toast the almonds to a light golden brown (watch carefully so they don't burn).
• Dump greens into a large serving bowl; set aside.
• Drain the chestnuts, sprouts and oranges (rinse with sink sprayer -- and let drip while the eggs and bacon are working); set aside.
• DRESSING: Add all these ingredients to a blender and PULSE whirl until well-mixed (but NOT pulverized---you want to see little flecks of onion in there).
• Add water chestnuts, sprouts and oranges to the greens.
• Drizzle dressing lightly over salad; toss gently.
• Serve salad along with remaining dressing.
• NOTE: Make one bag spinach, the other bag Romaine or a mixture of something interesting.

SPINACH-ONION SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon and half of the onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp. Stir in the vinegar, honey, salt and pepper; heat through. Transfer to a small bowl; gradually whisk in oil., Place spinach in a large bowl. Drizzle warm dressing over spinach and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and remaining onion.

VIDALIA ONION SPINACH SALAD

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.

SPINACH SALAD WITH SWEET AND SOUR DRESSING

Steps:

• Wrap spinach leaves in paper towels and chill to crisp, at least 1 hour or up to 1 day.
• Peel oranges and remove the white membrane, then cut fruit segments from inner membranes. Separate onion slices into individual rings.
• In a small bowl, mix sugar, vinegar, mustard, celery seed, and paprika until sugar dissolves. Add salad oil, whisking until dressing is the consistency of honey.
• Combine spinach, oranges, and onion in a serving bowl. Pour dressing over salad, then mix lightly to coat, add salt to taste. Serve at once.

SPINACH SALAD WITH SWEET-SOUR BACON DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook bacon over medium to high heat until almost crisp.
• Add onions and fry, stirring, for one minute.
• Add sugar, stirring over medium heat until sugar starts to develop a golden color.
• Add the vinegar and stock, season with salt and pepper, and bring back to a boil for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Immediately pour over spinach leaves in a large bowl.
• Toss to coat spinach evenly and serve.
• Sprinkle nuts or seeds over each serving, to taste.