Super Spinach Salad Recipes

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• Combine 1/4 cup juice with the sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small nonstick skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces slightly, about 5 minutes. Add the walnuts and continue to cook, stirring, until the nuts are coated and dark and the liquid evaporates in the skillet, about another 5 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet to cool. When cool, break apart with your hands.
• Meanwhile, soak the red onion in ice water for about 10 minutes; drain and pat dry. Place the baby spinach in a serving bowl and top with the onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and walnuts. In a bowl whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons juice with the vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, and then whisk in the oil. Drizzle over the salad and toss just before serving.
• Calories: 140 Fat: 10 grams Saturated Fat: 1 gram Protein: 4 grams Carbohydrates: 12 grams Sugar: 6 grams Fiber: 3 grams Cholesterol: 0 milligrams Sodium: 300 milligrams

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• In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, mushrooms, eggs and bacon. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat.

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• Rinse the quinoa, then put it in a pan with a fitted lid and cover with 200ml water. Cook, covered, over a medium heat for 15 mins or until fluffy and the water has been absorbed. Don't worry if it catches on the bottom at little. Fork through to separate the grains , then leave to cool.
• Meanwhile, heat a frying pan over a medium heat and toast the pumpkin seeds for 1 min or until they start to pop. Tip into a serving bowl or on a platter with the watermelon, spinach, avocado, mint and feta. Toss through the quinoa , then squeeze over the lime juice with a pinch of seasoning. Top with the cress and serve.

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• In a large bowl, mix the baby spinach, red bell pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
• In a small bowl, mix the olive oil and rice vinegar. Toss with the baby spinach mixture, and serve.

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• In a large bowl toss together the spinach, crumbled bacon, if using or eggs, mushrooms and red onion. Top with your favorite vinaigrette.

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• Puree first 7 ingredients in blender or processor until smooth and emulsified. Set dressing aside.
• Cook bacon in heavy medium skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels. Crumble. Combine spinach and remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add enough dressing to season to taste. Toss well. Garnish salad with bacon and serve.

Steps:

• Mix greens; divide among salad plates.
• Top each serving with bacon bits, red onion, grated cheese and mushrooms, if desired. (You can combine it all in a large bowl if necessary. But the 'goodies' get distributed a lot better if you treat each serving separately.).
• Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well to combine.
• Taste and adjust amount of sugar if needed.
• Pour a small amount of dressing over each individual salad, serving additional dressing on the side.
• Stir dressing well before each use, as the sugar tends to sink to the bottom.

Steps:

• Soak onion in ice-water for 10 to 15 minutes and thoroughly drain. This will help to eliminate the sharp oniony flavor in the dressing.
• Puree the first 7 ingredients in blender or processor until smooth and emulsified. Check for seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed. Set aside.
• Combine spinach with all ingredients in a large bowl, reserving bacon and pine nuts. Add enough dressing to lightly coat ingredients, season with salt and pepper if desired and toss well. Garnish salad with bacon and pine nuts.