Spinach Festival Salad Food

SPINACH FESTIVAL SALAD

Steps:

• Broil peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a bowl; cover and let stand for 15-20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a salad bowl, combine the turkey, spinach, tomatoes, onions, feta cheese, pepperoncini, Romano cheese, garlic and seasonings., Peel off and discard charred skin from peppers. Remove stems and seeds. Slice peppers; add to salad and toss to combine. Serve with vinaigrette.

SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together the vegetable oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, dry mustard, and grated onion.
• Shake, and then refrigerate for at least an hour.
• Cook the bacon on a skillet of Foreman Grill until very crispy, but not burnt.
• Cut up the bacon in to small bits and pieces; set aside.
• Pick off the stems of the spinach salad and wash the spinach well under cold water.
• Boil the eggs for about 10 minutes and then shell and cut into slices.
• Add the bacon bits, the eggs and the pepper to taste to the spinach leaves.
• Drizzle the refrigerated dressing over the spinach and ENJOY!

SPINACH SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a jar, except olive oil, and shake thoroughly to mix.
• Allow to set at room temperature for 30 minutes, shaking occasionally, add olive oil, shake again, and refrigerate until needed, but at least 1 hour.
• Shake and toss with spinach salad (spinach, hard-boiled egg, sliced fresh mushrooms, real crisp bacon bits, croutons, etc.) or other greens.
• Note: Use the Sriracha hot sauce if you can find it.
• It adds a lot of flavor, not just heat!

SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a 12-inch skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Add shallots and oil to bacon fat in skillet and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and browned, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and add vinegar, stirring and scraping up any brown bits.
• Stir in salt and pepper and immediately pour dressing over spinach, tossing to coat. Serve sprinkled with egg and bacon.

SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add prosciutto and garlic and saute for a couple of minutes. Add wine, lemon juice and sugar and simmer for 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cool completely. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Toss together spinach, mushrooms, walnuts and cheese in a bowl. Give dressing a quick stir before tossing with the salad.

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Wash and dry baby spinach. If using Romaine, remove tough ends and coarsely chop.
• 2. In salad bowl combine spinach/lettuce, strawberries, onion, and the almonds. If you don't want to sugar the almonds then just add blanched or toasted almonds (I like them just blanched.)
• 3. Pour desired amount of dressing on salad and toss. Chill for about 20 minutes before serving.
• 4. *OPTIONS: Add diced grilled chicken to make this a fulfilling meal. *TIPS: For a LOW SUGAR option, don't sugar the almonds and use Splenda in the dressing mixture.
• 5. ---------------------------------- SUGARED ALMONDS DIRECTIONS:
• 6. In a saucepan over medium heat melt 2 Tbsp butter, stir in almonds and sugar. Saute until golden brown.
• 7. ----------------------- DRESSING DIRECTIONS:
• 8. Combine all ingredients in a jar and shake well to combine. Chill.

SPINACH, FETA AND PINE NUT SALAD

Steps:

• Place the washed spinach with the feta, onion and pine nuts in a bowl.
• Sprinkle with sherry vinegar, then drizzle with the oil, which allows the dressing to coat all the ingredients.
• Serve alongside grilled lamb, chicken or just with some crusty bread.

FESTIVE SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine the sugar, vinegar, lime juice, onion and salt. Cover and process until well blended and smooth. With blender running, gradually add oil. Add poppy seeds and pulse until blended.
• In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, red onion, strawberries & oranges. Toss with desired amount of dressing. Sprinkle pecans on top.
• * There are many fruits/cheeses/nuts that go well with this tangy dressing. Try any different combination below: Goat (Chevre) Cheese, Dried Cranberries, Toasted almonds; Feta Cheese, Mango, Toasted pinenuts; Gorgonzola Cheese, Fresh or Dried Figs, Toasted Pistachios; Blue Cheese, Sliced Bosc or Asian Pear, Candied Walnuts; Swiss or Emanthaler Cheese, Dried Apricots, Candied Pecans.