Springtime Layered Spinach Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Remove and discard spinach stems. Rinse leaves well; drain and pat dry. Tear spinach into bite-sized pieces and arrange evenly in salad bowl. Evenly layer cucumber slices, radish, green onion and eggs. Spread dressing over top. Cover; chill up to 24 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with bacon and peanuts.

Steps:

• Layer spinach, 1 cup cheese, mushrooms, onions and peas in 2-1/2-qt. bowl.
• Mix mayo, dill and sugar; spread over salad, completely covering top of salad. Refrigerate 5 hours.
• Top with remaining cheese and bacon before serving.

Steps:

• Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Then turn off the heat and allow to sit in the water for 20 minutes. Drain off the water and add ice on top of the eggs.
• Fry the bacon in a skillet until crispy/chewy. Remove to a paper towel. Drain the fat into a bowl and reserve. Give the skillet a wipe with kitchen paper.
• Slice the red onion very thinly, and then add to the skillet. Cook slowly until the onions are caramelized and reduced. Remove to a plate and set aside.
• Slice the mushrooms and add them to the same skillet with a little of the reserved bacon fat if needed. Cook slowly until caramelized and brown. Remove to a plate and set aside. Chop the bacon. Peel and slice the eggs.
• Make the hot bacon dressing:
• Add 3 tablespoons of the reserved bacon fat, vinegar, sugar, Dijon and salt to a small saucepan or skillet over medium-low heat. Whisk together and heat thoroughly until bubbly. Add the spinach to a large bowl. Arrange the onions, mushrooms and bacon on top. Pour the hot dressing over the top; toss to combine. Arrange the eggs over the top and serve.
• Per serving: Calories 270; Total Fat 22.5 grams; Saturated Fat 7.5 grams; Protein 10 grams; Total Carbohydrate 7 grams; Sugar: 2 grams; Fiber 2 grams; Cholesterol 123 milligrams; Sodium 526 milligrams

Steps:

• Wash, drain and tear lettuce and spinach into small pieces.
• In a 10 x 13 inch glass baking dish, layer 1/2 lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, water chestnuts, eggs, onions, bacon and peas.
• Sprinkle with one teaspoon of sugar and salt and pepper to taste.
• "Frost" with 1/2 the dressing mixture.
• Repeat the layers and top with the Swiss Cheese.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (at least 10 hours) and serve by cutting into squares.
• Note: salad stays fresh for 3 or more days when refrigerated properly.

Steps:

• Layer in the order given in the recipe list.
• Make the dressing.
• Spread it from rim to rim.
• Wrap tight and refrigerate for at least 8 to 12 hours before eating.

Steps:

• Place the eggs in a saucepan with enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from hot water and cool. Peel, chop, and set aside.
• Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium high heat until crisp and evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
• In a large bowl, toss together the eggs, bacon, spinach, mushrooms, strawberries, onion, kiwi, and orange.
• In a separate bowl, mix the ketchup, water, olive oil, brown sugar, cider vinegar, and brown mustard. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad mixture, and top the salad with croutons.

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first seven ingredients; shake well. Just before serving, combine spinach, strawberries, pecans and onion in a large salad bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat.