Nancys Spinach Salad Food

NANCY'S SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• For the Dressing: In a food processor, chop onion, add all other ingredients except oil, and blend. Slowly add the oil, refrigerate for 1 day.
• For the Salad: Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl and toss with dressing.

NANCY'S SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: In a food processor, chop onion, add all other ingredients except oil, and blend. Slowly add the oil, refrigerate for 1 day.
• For the Salad: Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl and toss with dressing.

LITTLE NANCY'S PASTA SALAD WITH FRUIT AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
• Combine cooked pasta, chicken, grapes, celery, oranges, water chestnuts, cashews, mint leaves, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
• Mix yogurt, mayonnaise, and chicken bouillon for dressing together in a bowl until well blended. Pour dressing over pasta salad and toss lightly until all ingredients are coated. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes.

SPINACH SALAD I

Steps:

• Place eggs in a saucepan and cover completely with cold water. Bring water to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
• In a small saucepan, combine the diced onion, sugar, black pepper, celery salt, mustard, vegetable oil, and vinegar. Whisk over high heat until all ingredients are well mixed and onions are translucent. Remove from heat and refrigerate until cool.
• In a large bowl, combine the eggs, spinach, iceberg, bacon, croutons and onion rings. Toss together.
• Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat evenly.

RICE AND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice in salted water according to package directions, then let cool.
• Thaw spinach and squeeze out the water.
• Toast almonds in a 250-300 degree oven till light brown.
• Combine dressing ingredients in a jar or cruet and shake well to combine.
• Toss together cooled rice, spinach and onions.
• Add dressing and mix well.
• Refrigerate several hours or overnight to combine flavors.
• Add toasted nuts just before serving.
• Can be served cold, but it's better at room temperature.

SPINACH SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND BEETS

Steps:

• Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Place in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 30-60 minutes. Remove from the water; cool. Peel beets and cut into 1-in. pieces., In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil until blended. , Place spinach in salad bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Top with beets, goat cheese and walnuts. If desired, sprinkle with additional pepper.