| Spinach Salad
Posted: 2/26/2006 11:28:57 AM | | Hi, just looking for a great dressing for spinach salad...any ideas | |
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| Spinach Salad
Posted: 2/26/2006 2:23:59 PM | | I am sure anything you like with salad will be good here. I am guessing you aren't asking for the bacon fat one, lol. | |
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Posted: 2/26/2006 7:58:10 PM | I really think the warm vinaigrette is the way to go with spinach. For one thing, all things great happen when you add bacon (or preferably, pancetta). Secondly, the heat of the bacon fat will wilt the spinach a little. I dig that.
I don't have an actual recipe written down but I'll give you the one in my head.
Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette.
Canola oil. Any kind of neutral flavoured oil.
A few strips of Bacon. 4 or 6, chopped
A shallot, finely diced.
clove or 2 of garlic. Finely sliced.
White wine vinigar, around a tablespoon or so. It doesn't have to be exact.
Salt and pepper
-Start off with bacon with a little bit of canola oil or veg oil. Brown till crispy, and set aside on paper towels.
-If you think you need more oil to saute the shallot, then add more. Increase heat to just over medium. Throw in your shallot and sweat untill translucent, a few minutes.
-Add garlic, and cook until fragrant, around a minute. Don't burn.
-Deglaze the pan with the white wine vinigar. Get up all the nice browned bits on the bottom of the pan.
-Pour over a big bowl of spinach. This will wilt the greens a bit. Add the bacon pieces. Maybe throw some hard-boiled egg in. Anchovies. Sliced mushrooms. Whatever you like. A bit of lemon juice/zest wouldn't hurt either.
Hope this helps.
Regards. | |
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| Spinach Salad
Posted: 2/27/2006 3:21:48 AM | | a simple raspberry vingerette either homemade or from the super market is excellent on an orange and pecan spinach salad | |
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| Spinach Salad
Posted: 2/27/2006 11:51:07 AM | Marie's spinach salad dressing is kept in the refridgerated area near the fresh veggies. I heat that up and pour on for a quick dinner.
Otherwise, it's scratch! | |
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Posted: 2/27/2006 12:42:11 PM | Goocher that recipe sounds so good. Thanks for sharing that.  | |
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| Spinach Salad
Posted: 2/27/2006 1:40:29 PM | | Thanks very much everyone...this one sounds great, I'll have it for dinner tomorrow! And let you know | |
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Posted: 2/27/2006 8:52:30 PM | | You are very welcome. I'm looking forword to hearing whether you and your family likes it. | |
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Posted: 2/28/2006 10:31:32 AM | This is the recipe for Sioux Lookout Spinach salad. It is really yummy
Ingredients:
***Dressing***
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
or
4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1 green onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch paprika
***Sugared Almonds***
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons water
***Salad***
2 (10 oz) bags spinach
or
3 large bunches spinach
2 cups sliced strawberries
Directions:
Place dressing ingredients in a jar or small container with a resealable lid. Shake well. Dressing can be made ahead and left at room temperature for up to 1 day or refrigerated, covered for 2 to 3 days. Flavour improves as it sits.
To prepare almonds, grease a large piece of foil and place on counter. Place almonds, sugar and water in a medium-size frying pan or saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar melts. As soon as sugar turns light golden, stir slowly and constantly with a wooden spoon until all sugar is an even golden shade and coats almonds, from 6 to 8 minutes.
Immediately turn coated almonds out onto foil. Don't touch as they're extremely hot. Let cool, preferably to room temperature, then break into small pieces. (if making ahead, nuts will keep well at cool room temperature or in the refrigerator for weeks. If your kitchen is warm and humid, its best to store them in the refrigerator.)
Wash spinach, discarding tough stems, then tear into bite-size pieces.
Place in a large bowl, along with strawberries. (if not serving right away, cover salad with a damp paper towel and refrigerate for up to 4 hours) Just before serving, toss salad with about half of dressing, then keep adding a little more dressing and tossing until spinach is lightly coated. Add almonds and toss. | |
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Posted: 2/28/2006 4:32:10 PM | | Hey Goocher...I enjoyed it very much! I am going to try the others on the weekend. Spinach salad is my favourite. It is great to have such choice to enjoy. Thanks again everybody for your suggestions. | |
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Posted: 3/1/2006 3:53:12 PM | I can't wait to try your salad Goocher , it sounds amazing bacon , eggs and mushrooms are some of my favorite thng in spinach salad but i could never find a really good dressing for it .
Hopefully my roommate will clean up and i can get a chance to try it | |
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Posted: 3/2/2006 1:46:26 AM | | Well I'm glad to be of help. | |
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Posted: 3/2/2006 3:08:01 PM |  It was awesome goocher, thanks again!!! | |
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Posted: 3/3/2006 2:20:55 PM | Wow. I didn't think so many people would try my recipe.
Thanks everyone for your feedback. It's much appreciated. And hey, I have lots of recipes in my noggin so if anyone else has any questions or whatnot, give me a buzz. | |
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Posted: 3/22/2007 1:53:15 PM | I happened upon this recipe recently and haven't tried it yet but it sounds good.
Sumptuous Spinach
This easy recipe is guaranteed to turn a spinach hater into a spinach lover!
15 min 5 min prep
7 cups baby spinach
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon butter
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 pinch salt
Steam or microwave the spinach just until wilted, about 3 minutes.
Squeeze out the liquid.
Saute the garlic clove in the butter for 2 minutes.
Stir in the spinach, sour cream, lemon juice and salt.
Stir often until just hot. | |
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Posted: 3/22/2007 3:29:33 PM | I have had the spinach and strawberry salad with almonds but have had an almost Japanese dressing on it as well that was sumptious.
Any ideas on that???
I tried one once but it wasn't great. | |
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Posted: 3/22/2007 8:22:15 PM | Half cup sour cream
Half cup mayonnaise
Enough balsamic vinegar (I use Chinese black vinegar) to make it runny.
Sometimes a tablespoon or so of soy sauce)
This covers a BIG bowl. | |
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| Spinach Salad
Posted: 5/19/2008 10:35:56 PM | Hi there -
I am looking for a spinach salad recipe, with boiled eggs and mushrooms & bacon.
Anyone out there with any ideas. I've had it once before but it was more of a creamy dressing
thanks, | |
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Posted: 5/19/2008 11:52:49 PM | I always thought that you sliced the boiled eggs and mushrooms over the spinach, and then just poured the bacon fat on it, and then threw the little bacon pieces on the top.
I do know that this was President Nixon's favorite dish, because he ordered it at Five Crowns in Corona Del Mar--that was before Clinton went out with his daughter--naw. | |
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Posted: 5/20/2008 4:42:09 AM | | i always buy the good season packets to make dressing and use less oil more water and vinegar of your choice, some of my favorites are balsamic, or redwine garlic vinegar, another is tarrogon. If vinegar is not your thing then try tc substitute crnberry juice. Taste great! Also throwing in a few dried cranberry's with your favorite nut is a nice touch... | |
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Posted: 5/20/2008 4:50:10 AM | I hope this helps. I converted my measurements into lb's for you...should still work the same
SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY MUSTARD
DRESSING
1 lb. spinach, rinsed and torn into pieces
1/2 lb. bacon, fried and crumbled
1/4 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 c. sliced water chestnuts (optional)
1/2 c. black olives (optional)
DRESSING:
2 hard cooked eggs, mashed with fork while warm
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
1 tbsp. pepper
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 c. olive oil
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
5 tbsp. heavy cream
1/4 c. red wine vinegar
Serves 8-10. In large bowl, combine all salad ingredients and toss well with creamy mustard dressing.
DRESSING: Mix eggs one at a time; in order thoroughly blend all other ingredients into mashed eggs. Whisk until smooth. | |
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Posted: 5/20/2008 4:55:06 AM | I would recommend a book: Spinach and Beyond by Feldt.
Very good, and good for you! | |
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Posted: 5/20/2008 5:37:14 AM | | I had a spinach, muchroom and strawberry salad once that was very yummy so if any one has a recipe for it or similar that they would share, I would appreciate it. | |
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Posted: 5/20/2008 6:51:53 AM | | wow,so many recipes for spinach salad....I like to saute some sesame seeds and walnut pieces in maply syrup and just throw that over my spinach ...I first brown the sesame seeds in a little oil,add the nuts and then the maple syrup...just that is enough...you can add what you want to the spinach...seasoned oil, a little lime juice...whatever..just make sure you have nice spinach..I grow my own and of course have real maple syrup... | |
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Posted: 5/20/2008 7:26:26 AM | WARNING: To anyone who doesnt like bacon, or is avoiding bacon.
after you prepare your favorite spinach salad, try serving it in individual "BACON BOWLS" I also use these to make Breadless BLT"S...
use large muffin pan turned upside down, and weave uncooked "thick bacon" strips over the individual muffin cups.that have been covered by aluminum foil or parchment paper, place this on a large deep baking pan (to catch the drippings) bake in the oven at around 300 degrees, and keep an eye on it bake til the bacon is crisp/firm. Carefully remove from the oven (so you dont burn yourself with hot bacon grease) allow to cool slightly before removing the bacon cups. (best to just pull them off by the foil and slowly peel foil out of cups.) You can use canadian bacon for the bottom of the cup
I would recommend using a dressing that doesnt yet include the bacon bits! (for obvious reasons.. | |
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