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 by using this nutritious leafy vegetable.
Although, everyone would agree that spinach is good for health, getting people, especially children to eat it can be rather difficult. Here are a few delightful salad recipes that can make the task a little simpler.
With Strawberries and Pecans
Ingredients
Spinach, 8 oz. (torn)
Strawberries, 2 cups (cleaned and sliced)
Pecan, ½ cup (lightly toasted pieces)
Blue Cheese, 3 (crumbled)
Salad Oil, ¼ cup
Balsamic Vinegar, 2 tbsp.
Granulated Sugar, 3 tsp.
Tarragon, ¼ tsp. (dried)
Onion Powder, ⅛ tsp.
Garlic Powder, ⅛ tsp.
Dry Mustard, 1 tsp.
Directions
Toss the spinach along with the strawberries, pecans, and cheese.
In another jar make the dressing by mixing oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, tarragon, onion powder, garlic powder, and 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.
With Mushrooms
Ingredients
Fresh Spinach, ½ lb. (washed & torn)
Mushroom, 2 cups (sliced)
Red Pepper, 1 cup (chopped)
Bacon, 5 slices
Italian Dressing, ½ cup
Directions
Combine all the vegetables in a large bowl and toss well. Stir in the bacon slices.
Sprinkle the dressing before serving.
With Hard Cooked Eggs
Ingredients
Spinach, 4 cups (washed & torn)
Hard Cooked Eggs, 3 (chopped)
Onion, ½ cup (chopped)
Celery, ½ cup (chopped)
Mayonnaise, ¾ cup
Sharp Cheddar Cheese, ½ cup (shredded)
Vinegar, 1 tsp.
Salt, to taste
Hot Pepper Sauce, 1 tsp.
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 spinach with cheese and the chilled dressing, just before serving.
With Orange
Ingredients
Spinach Leaves, 1 cup (washed, drained, and torn)
Cucumber, 1 (unpeeled and sliced)
Lettuce, 2 (small heads of leaf)
Purple Onion, 1
Walnut, ¾ cup (halves)
Oranges, 2 (peeled and sliced)
Salad Oil, ½ cup
Orange Juice, ¼ cup
Apple Cider Vinegar, 2 tbsp.
Sugar, 2 tsp.
Salt and Pepper, to taste
Directions
Toss the lettuce with spinach and arrange the cucumber, onion, and oranges artistically over the tossed mixture.
Toast the walnuts at 300° F, in an oven, turning the walnuts frequently. Do not over roast them and remember that they continue to turn brown even after they have been removed from heat.
In another jar, mix oil, orange juice, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Spread the walnuts in a bowl and sprinkle the dressing over it. Toss lightly and serve.
Wilted Salad with Orange
Ingredients
Fresh Spinach, 1 lb. (washed, dried, and chilled)
Bacon, 8 slices (diced)
Brown Sugar, 1 tbsp.
Green Onions, ⅓ cup (sliced)
Vinegar, 3 tbsp.
Dry Mustard, ¼ tsp.
Salt, to taste
Directions
In a heavy skillet, fry the bacon until it becomes crisp.
Reduce the heat and add sugar, onions, salt, vinegar, and dry mustard.