Colorful Vegetarian Spinach Salad Food

PERFECT SPINACH SALAD (NO, REALLY)

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This classy spinach salad is a salad to impress! Smoky pecans and a creamy balsamic vinaigrette make the best counterpoint to this green.

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories Salad

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 hard boiled eggs or 1 large crisp tart apple
1/2 cup whole pecans*
1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari or coconut aminos)
1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup or sugar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 pinches kosher salt or flaky sea salt
1 recipe Best Balsamic Vinaigrette
6 cups baby spinach leaves or chopped standard spinach
1 shallot
1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles (optional)

Steps:

Make the hard boiled eggs, if using (or make them in advance). Chop them into bite-sized pieces.
Add the pecans, soy sauce, maple syrup and smoked paprika to a small non-stick skillet over medium heat. When it just starts to bubble, reduce the heat to low but still slowly bubbling. Simmer 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. In the last minute when the liquid is mostly evaporated, stir continuously until it is totally cooked out and the nuts start clumping together. Immediately remove from the heat and transfer the pecans to a sheet of parchment paper in a single layer. Sprinkle with 2 pinches kosher salt and allow to cool to room temperature, about 5 minutes.
Make the Balsamic Vinaigrette.
Thinly slice the shallot. If using apple instead of hard boiled egg, thinly slice the apple.
Place the spinach on plates or in bowls. Top with hard boiled eggs or apple slices, smoky pecans, sliced shallot, and feta cheese crumbles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Sugar 11.1 g, Sodium 520 mg, Fat 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 8.5 g, Cholesterol 109.7 mg

CHICKPEA SPINACH SALAD

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Colorful vegan Mediterranean Chickpea Spinach Salad features carrots and Kalamata olives in a light dressing. Make it with only 6 ingredients in 15 minutes!

Provided by Amy Katz

Categories Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 can chickpeas ((15 ounces) rinsed and drained)
1 cup carrots (peeled and shredded)
1 cup baby spinach (roughly chopped (or substitute shredded lettuce))
¼ cup Kalamata olives (sliced)
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

Add the chickpeas, carrots, spinach, and olives to a large salad bowl.
Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper in a small bowl or jar to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over and salad and toss well to coat.
Taste and adjust for salt and pepper, as needed. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 949 mg, Fiber 13 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

VEGAN SPINACH SALAD WITH MAPLE BALSAMIC DRESSING

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This spinach salad recipe is a great filling vegan lunch full of healthy fats and plant-based protein. Enjoy the sweet tang of the maple-balsamic dressing.

Provided by Nicole Stevens

Categories Appetizer Lunch Salad Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 cups spinach
½ cup pecans
½ cup dry cranberries
¾ cup cucumber
1 medium avocado
¼ cup hemp seeds
½ cup green onion
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

Prepare salad ingredients by chopping them and adding to a salad bowl.
Whisk together the dressing ingredients or shake together in a jar.
Toss the salad with dressing before serving and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving (1/4 of recipe), Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 430 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 24 g, Calories 383 kcal, UnsaturatedFat 23 g

COLORFUL KALE AND SPINACH SALAD AND HOMEMADE DRESSING

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I made this because of my husband. He wanted kale in a salad. The rest of the veggies I just happen to have on hand. It became an instant favorite to my husband. Hope you enjoy it as he does!!! You could also use distilled vinegar instead of balsamic. Tweak it to your liking and have fun with it.

Provided by Kim Vanburen

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

½ bunch kale - stems removed and discarded, leaves torn into bite-size pieces
½ bunch fresh spinach, torn
½ head romaine lettuce, torn
1 large carrot, diced
1 large cucumber, diced
½ red bell pepper, diced
½ cup balsamic vinegar
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 pinch sea salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch garlic powder
1 pinch lemon pepper

Steps:

Toss kale, spinach, lettuce, carrot, cucumber, and red bell pepper together in a large mixing bowl.
Mix balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, pepper, garlic powder, and lemon pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; seal and shake until mixed completely. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 147.3 mg, Sugar 5.3 g