Spinach Cherry Almond Salad With Bacon And Peaches Food

SPINACH ALMOND SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a blender, combine the sugar, vinegar, onion and salt; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

WILTED SPINACH AND ALMOND SALAD

Steps:

• Place spinach in a large serving bowl.
• Heat canola oil, sesame oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and salt in a skillet; bring to a boil. Pour hot dressing over spinach. Toss immediately to coat all the leaves with hot dressing. wilting the spinach.
• Cook and stir onion in the same skillet; coat onion with any remaining dressing in the skillet.
• Divide wilted spinach among 4 plates; sprinkle each with hard-boiled egg, onion, and toasted almonds. Season with black pepper.

SPINACH-ALMOND RICE

Steps:

• Bring 3 cups salted water to a simmer; add 1 1/2 cups basmati rice, cover and cook over low heat until tender, about 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then let cool. Toss with 4 cups baby spinach, 1/2 cup each chopped marinated artichoke hearts and toasted slivered almonds, 1 cup chopped fresh dill, 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest, the juice of 2 lemons and 1/3 cup olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

SIMPLE SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Add dressing ingredients to a medium bowl. Whisk to emulsify.
• Add spinach to a large bowl.
• Toss with the salad dressing.
• Top with toasted pine nuts and shaved Parmesan cheese. Season with extra black pepper, if desired.

BEST SPINACH FRUIT SALAD (W/GLAZED ALMONDS)

Steps:

• Salad & Fruit: Layer salad ingredients onto salad plates, top with cooled Glazed Almonds and serve optionally with Best Raspberry Dressing (Vinaigrette).
• Glazed Almonds: Heat a heavy skillet on high heat, add almonds and sprinkle generously with sugar, stirring until sugar melts.
• Caution: The molten sugar is very HOT. Transfer nuts to cool completely on a plate.
• Break up into pieces.

SPINACH & BACON SALAD WITH PEACHES

Steps:

• Place the first 6 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. In a large bowl, combine spinach, peaches, mushrooms, eggs, bacon, onion and almonds. Serve with dressing and cheese.

SPINACH CHERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Dressing:.
• Whisk together dressing ingredients.
• Salad:.
• Toss spinach with dressing in a large bowl.
• Divide spinach among 6 salad plates and top with cherries, nuts, apples and cheese.
• Serve with crusty bread.

SPINACH CHERRY ALMOND SALAD WITH BACON AND PEACHES

Steps:

• Cut peaches in half, remove seed. Cut into 1/4-inch slices. Brush with oil and grill on each side until tender. Cool slightly, cut into chunks.
• Combine all ingredients in salad kit except White Balsamic Vinaigrette, in large bowl. Add peaches and bacon, toss well. Toss with dressing. Serve with crusty bread, if desired.