Granny Lils Spinach Salad Food

GRANDMA'S SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk first 4 ingredients until sugar is dissolved., In a 13x9-in. dish, layer half of each of the following: spinach, onion, mushrooms and eggs. Repeat layers. Drizzle with dressing; top with bacon.

LIL'S SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Rub a large salad bowl with cut clove of garlic, make garlic croutons, by soaking them in two cups galic canola oil. make vinegarette, using the garlic oil,place spinach in salad bowl, add sliced mushrooms, and vinegarette, and toss well, then add the chopped eggs,andcroutons, and toss again., serves 4-6.

BABY SPINACH AND LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Sort and wash lentils, place in a pan with bay leaf, cinnamon stick and stock.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until tender; drain, discarding the bay leaf and cinnamon stick.
• While the lentils are cooking, place the minced garlic and onion in a small skillet adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of the lentil cooking liquid; cook the onions and garlic until soft and lightly browned.
• Place the lentils in a large bowl adding the olives through parsley; stir in cooked onion and garlic.
• Combine the fennel seeds, oregano and red pepper flakes, crushing to release the flavors; add to the lentil mixture.
• Drizzle with the lemon juice and olive oil.
• Add feta cheese and mix to combine, season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Chill for several hours before serving.
• Divide the salad greens among chilled plates and top with lentil salad mixiture.