Spinach Salad Recipes

Every individual on the planet along with Popeye the Sailor will agree that spinach is good for health. Read on for some interesting salad recipes made using spinach

Although everyone would agree that Spinach is good for health, getting people, especially children to eat spinach can be rather difficult. Here are a few delightful spinach salad recipes that can make the task a little simpler

Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Pecans

Ingredients

Fresh Torn Spinach – 8 Ounces

Cleaned and Sliced Strawberries – 2 Cups

Lightly Toasted Pecan Pieces – Ѕ Cup

Crumbled Blue Cheese – 3

Salad Oil – ј Cup

Balsamic Vinegar – 2 Tablespoons

Granulated Sugar – 3 Teaspoons

Dried Tarragon – ј Teaspoon

Onion Powder – 1/8 Teaspoon

Garlic Powder – 1/8 Teaspoon

Dry Mustard – Dash

Directions

Toss the spinach along with the strawberries, pecans cheese.

In another jar make the salad dressing by mixing together salad oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, tarragon, onion powder, garlic powder and the mustard. Shake well until the mixture is well blended.

When you are ready to serve, sprinkle the dressing over the salad and toss a little.

Spinach Salad with Mushrooms

Ingredients

Washed & Torn Fresh Spinach – Ѕ Pound

Sliced Mushroom – 2 Cups

Chopped Red Pepper – 1 Cup

Bacon Slices – 5

Italian Dressing – Ѕ Cup

Directions

Combine all the vegetables in a large bowl and toss well. Stir in the bacon slices.

Sprinkle the dressing before serving.

Spinach Salad with Hard Cooked Eggs

Ingredients

Torn Spinach Pieces – 4 Cups

Chopped Hard Cooked Eggs – 3

Chopped Onion – Ѕ Cup

Chopped Celery – Ѕ Cup

Mayonnaise – ѕ Cup

Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese – Ѕ Cup

Vinegar – 1 Teaspoon

Salt – To Taste

Hot Pepper Sauce – Dash

Directions

Combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, hot pepper sauce, celery, onion and eggs several hours before serving. Refrigerate the mixture.

In a large bowl, toss the spinach with the cheese and chilled dressing just before serving.

Spinach Salad with Orange

Ingredients

Washed and Drained Torn Spinach Leaves – 1 Cup

Unpeeled and Sliced Cucumber – 1

Small Heads of Leaf Lettuce – 2

Purple Onion – 1

Walnut Halves – ѕ Cup

Peeled and Sliced Oranges – 2

Salad Oil – Ѕ Cup

Orange Juice – ј Cup

Apple Cider Vinegar – 2 Tablespoons

Sugar – 2 Teaspoons

Salt & Pepper – To Taste

Directions

Toss the lettuce and spinach and arrange the cucumber, onion, and oranges artistically over the tossed mixture.

Toast the walnuts at 300 degrees in an oven, turning the walnuts frequently. Do not over roast the walnuts and remember that the walnuts continue to turn brown after they have been removed from the heat.

In another jar, mix the salad oil, orange juice, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper to make the dressing.

Spread the walnuts over the spinach bowl and sprinkle the dressing over the same.

Wilted Spinach Salad with Orange

Ingredients

Fresh Spinach that has been Washed, Dried and Chilled – 1 Pound

Diced Bacon – 8 Slices

Brown Sugar – 1 Tablespoon

Sliced Green Onions -1/3 Cups

Vinegar – 3 Tablespoons

Dry Mustard – ј Teaspoons

Salt – To Taste

Directions

In a heavy skillet, fry the dried bacon until they are crisp.

Reduce the heat and add the sugar, onions, salt, vinegar and the dry mustard.

Boil the paste and pour it over the spinach.

Toss lightly and serve.