Janets Spinach Salad Food

MY SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Cook eggs: cover with water, bring to a boil, then turn off heat and allow to sit in water for 20 minutes. Drain off water and add ice on top of eggs.Fry bacon until crispy/chewy. Remove to a paper towel. Remove 3 tablespoons grease and set aside. Add 2 add'l tablespoons of grease to a separate skillet over medium heat.Slice red onions very thinly, then add to skillet. Cook slowly until onions are caramelized and reduced. Remove to a plate and set aside.Slice mushrooms and add them to the same skillet. Cook slowly until caramelized and brown. Remove to a plate and set aside.Chop bacon.Peel and slice eggs.Make hot bacon dressing: Add 3 tablespoons bacon grease, vinegar, sugar, and Dijon to a small saucepan or skillet over medium-low heat. Whisk mixture together and heat thoroughly.Add spinach to a large bowl. Arrange onions, mushrooms, and bacon on top. Pour hot dressing over the top; toss to combine.Arrange eggs over the top and serve.Enjoy!

JANET'S SAUTEED YELLOW SQUASH AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat the oil and garlic over medium heat.
• Saute the squash, onion and parsley together till the squash and onion are just beginning to soften (about 8 minutes).
• Add in the spinach.
• Sprinkle in the Morton Nature Seasoning.
• Continue to cook till the spinach is wilted (about another 4 minutes).

JANET'S SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Dressing: Put all ingredients in a container with a tight fitting lid, shake well and store in the refrigerator overnight to blend the flavors In a large salad bowl mix all the fresh ingredients.
• Slice the eggs and mix half in the salad.
• Add the dressing, as much as you desire, and mix well.
• Add the remaining egg slices on the top and sprinkle with bacon bits.
• Serve immediately.
• This makes a large amount, but it goes fast once people taste it!

JANET'S APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients.
• Refrigerate before serving.
• Options: You can add raisins, diced celery, craisins or cranberries to the salad.

SPINACH, BEET AND WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap beets in foil and bake until tender when pierced with knife, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Cool slightly, then peel. Cut each beet into 8 wedges. Place in medium bowl. Cover.
• Whisk oil and vinegar in small bowl. Mix in minced shallots. Pour 3 tablespoons dressing over warm beets; toss. Cool. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover beets and remaining dressing separately; refrigerate. Bring dressing to room temperature before continuing.)
• Combine spinach, endive and 3/4 cup nuts in large bowl. Pour remaining dressing over; toss. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among plates. Sprinkle cheese over. Top with beets and 1/4 cup nuts.

JANET'S POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Wash potatoes, cut in half and boil with skins on.
• When cooled, remove skins and cube.
• Add onion, and diced celery.
• Set aside.
• Mix salad dressing, mustard, pickles/relish, spices, salt and pepper, and a tbsp or so of pickle juice.
• Mix well, thin out with milk, using your own judgment as to consistancy.
• Pour over cubed potatoes and mix well.
• Gently stir in sliced eggs, reserving 5-6 slices for garnish.
• Pour into serving bowl, place remaining eggs on top, put one olive slice on top of each egg slice, sprinkle with paprika and parsley flakes.

SPINACH SALAD WITH JAPANESE GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine onion, oil, vinegar, ginger, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic, salt and pepper in a blender.
• Process until combined.
• Toss spinach, carrot and bell pepper with the dressing in a large bowl until evenly coated.
• Serve.
• NOTE: You can cover and refrigerate the dressing (Step 1) for up to 5 days.