Super Seven Spinach Salad Food

SUPER FOOD SPINACH SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE-GLAZED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Combine 1/4 cup juice with the sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small nonstick skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces slightly, about 5 minutes. Add the walnuts and continue to cook, stirring, until the nuts are coated and dark and the liquid evaporates in the skillet, about another 5 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet to cool. When cool, break apart with your hands.
• Meanwhile, soak the red onion in ice water for about 10 minutes; drain and pat dry. Place the baby spinach in a serving bowl and top with the onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and walnuts. In a bowl whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons juice with the vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, and then whisk in the oil. Drizzle over the salad and toss just before serving.
• Calories: 140 Fat: 10 grams Saturated Fat: 1 gram Protein: 4 grams Carbohydrates: 12 grams Sugar: 6 grams Fiber: 3 grams Cholesterol: 0 milligrams Sodium: 300 milligrams

SUPERSTAR SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Cut melon half into 1/2-in. rings. Cut rings with a 1-1/2-in. star-shaped cookie cutter or into 1-in. pieces; place in a bowl. Add spinach, ham, onion and grapes. Chill for at least 2 hours. Place sugar, orange juice, vinegar, onion, orange zest and pepper in a blender; cover and blend until smooth. With blender running, gradually add oil until slightly thickened. Stir in poppy seeds. Cover and chill. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss. Top with pecans.

SUPER FABULOUS SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Pour spinach leaves into salad bowl.
• Combine all other ingredients except salad dressing.
• Toss well.
• Add dressing just before serving and toss well.
• Garnish with tomatoe wedges (optional).

SUPER SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Puree first 7 ingredients in blender or processor until smooth and emulsified. Set dressing aside.
• Cook bacon in heavy medium skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels. Crumble. Combine spinach and remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add enough dressing to season to taste. Toss well. Garnish salad with bacon and serve.

SUPER SEVEN SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, Cheddar cheese, apple, red onion, cranberries and slivered almonds. Toss with poppy seed dressing just before serving.

SUPER SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, mushrooms, eggs and bacon. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat.

SUPER SEVEN SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, Cheddar cheese, apple, red onion, cranberries and slivered almonds. Toss with poppy seed dressing just before serving.

(COPY) IHOP SUPER SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Fry the bacon to chewy-cooked, then cut into chunks.
• Drain pan of all but 1 tablespoon of drippings, leaving bits in pan.
• Pan-fry the chicken in drippings, 4 minutes on each side. Slice.
• Let chicken cool to room temperature while you assemble the other items.
• In large bowl, toss the spinach, bleu cheese (to taste), bacon, and onion.
• Add dressing, lightly tossing and coating the salad.
• Divide between two dinner plates.
• Top with chicken (1/2 breast each), then croutons.
• note: Feta cheese may be substituted for the bleu, but it changes the character of the salad.