Fresh Spinach Salad By Sallye Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta according to package directions
• 2. You can either prepare the vegetables while pasta is cooking or dice them before you start the pasta
• 3. When pasta is done, drain but DO NOT rinse Pour into large mixing bowl, pour oil over pasta and mix until all pasta is covered with oil
• 4. Add all other ingredients including italian dressing to pasta bowl and stir until everything is well coated. Note: You may have to add a tad more dressing and oil if needed to insure a nice even coating.
• 5. ENJOY

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl for the vinaigrette. Stir briskly to combine.
• Brush salmon with 1 teaspoon of the vinaigrette on the cut side, and season with salt and pepper. Reserve the remaining vinaigrette.
• Clean the grates of an outdoor grill and preheat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place the salmon on a grilling mat or fish grill basket on the hot grill, skin side down. Grill for about 10 minutes. Using a turner, carefully flip the salmon, or turn the grill basket, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes more. Salmon should flake easily with a fork when done. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
• Transfer salmon to a plate, tent with foil, and allow to rest while preparing the salad.
• Combine spinach, red bell pepper, mushrooms, strawberries, and reserved vinaigrette in a large bowl. Toss to combine. Remove skin from salmon and flake.
• Divide salad among individual plates, top with flaked salmon, and garnish with chopped pecans and crumbled bacon.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Soak the red onion in a small bowl of ice water, about 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
• Meanwhile, make the croutons: Mash the anchovies with a fork. Combine the olive oil, mashed anchovies, 1 grated garlic clove and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Let stand 5 minutes. Add the torn bread and toss with your hands until the bread absorbs the oil. Spread on a baking sheet and bake, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool.
• Whisk the buttermilk, sour cream, blue cheese, vinegar, parsley, the remaining grated garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl until combined. Add the spinach, lettuce, cucumber, red onion and croutons; toss well.

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine sugar, vinegar, oil, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup and onion, and process until smooth. Set aside.
• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
• Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
• In a large bowl, toss together the spinach, water chestnuts, bacon and eggs. Serve with the dressing.

Steps:

• Cut off top and bottom of lemon, and slice off skin and pith. Cut lemon flesh into rounds 1/4-inch thick, then slice each round into eighths.
• In a salad bowl, combine lemon, mint, and salt. Season with pepper to taste. Add spinach and oil, and toss well. Garnish with additional mint, and serve.

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Crumble into small pieces.
• Separate oranges into individual wedges. Cut each wedge into thirds.
• Combine bacon, oranges, spinach, red onion, and pine nuts in a large bowl; toss lightly.
• Whisk oil, orange juice, vinegar, and salt together in a small bowl to make dressing.
• Drizzle some dressing over the spinach mixture; toss to coat. Serve remaining dressing on the side.

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the slivered almonds onto a baking sheet, and toast until the nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Watch the nuts carefully as they bake, because they burn quickly. Once toasted, set the nuts aside to cool to room temperature.
• Mix together the mayonnaise, milk, and sugar in a large salad bowl. Stir in the bacon bits and Parmesan cheese until the dressing is well combined and creamy.
• Place the spinach leaves, chopped cauliflower, and toasted almonds into the salad bowl, and stir lightly to coat with dressing.

Steps:

• 1. Place spinach, carrot stick, water chestnutss and green onions in mixing bowl Add mandarin oranges and toss well
• 2. Just before serving, add the salad dressing and toss well Note: Do not add the salad dressing too early or salad will wilt.
• 3. Serve in individual salad bowls, garnished with either crumbled feta cheese or grated parmesan cheese and hard boiled eggs (optional)