This salad is one of our favorites! One Year Ago: Make-Ahead Overnight Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Two Years Ago: Easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Graham Cracker ToffeeThree Years Ago: Yukon Gold Cinnamon Rolls with Perfect IcingFour Years Ago: Super Soft Chocolate Frosted Sugar Cookies {Swig Style} Five Years Ago:  Twixster Cookies {Shortbread + Caramel + Chocolate}Six Years Ago: Chocolate Pots de Creme Seven Years Ago: Roasted Cauliflower and White Cheddar SoupEight Years Ago: Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells with Sage Browned Butter. Discard all but 1 Also, can I make the sugared nuts ahead too? For precooked bacon like I used, heat small frying pan, add bacon and cook 2-3 minutes, until bacon starts to crisp. I have used this method successfully several times now, after mixed luck before I read your comment. Made it tonight to serve with your cowboy pie. 2 to 3 slices bacon (diced, or about 3 ounces of diced pancetta) 1 pound beets (trimmed, cooked, peeled, and diced) 4 cups spinach. Wash and clean spinach. Reduce Maple syrup, add toasted nuts, cook down, put on parchment paper to cool. On the bright side, more of this salad for me:) If you like those cheese, it’s equally as delicious! Wonderful combination of flavors: the salty feta, smoky bacon and sweet onions and dates all work great together in this unique spin on Spinach Salad. Thanks, Mel, adding this into our Thanksgiving celebration! In a large bowl toss together spinach, bacon, onion, and dates with feta dressing. But like others, I had trouble with the walnuts. PS. I just use a pre-washed bag of spinach. fresh tarragon (or 1 tsp. It has maple syrup, apple cider vinegar and oil, Dijon mustard and salt and pepper. Toss salad with the dressing OR serve the dressing alongside. cider vinegar 1 tbsp. Am I missing something? Amazing combination of textures and flavors. It will melt and liquefy around the nuts. I love this list of ingredients! Dijon mustard 1 tbsp. This information will not be used for any purpose other than enabling you to post a comment. I'm Mel! This looks amazing! My sugar, I think, cooled in the 4 seconds it took me to grab my pan of toasted nuts and got really hard when I put the pecans in. Thank you! I think I’m going to try and put together a video tutorial of this step to help people. The liquid in the simple syrup evaporated fast. Ingredients. Great food and entertaining has always been my passion, and I am always thrilled to share recipes with you and help with your menu planning! The roasted pumpkin is sweet and juicy, the feta adds pops of salty creaminess, the pine nuts add a warm, earthy crunch, the freshness from spinach, all lightly dressed with a … Your email address will not be published. Used a bag of baby spinach… Thank you for sharing your yummy recipes!! Everyone raved and said what a good cook I am. Can I leave out the onions and bacon? I'd probably give it 5 stars by … Thanks for all your recipes. Spinach Strawberry Salad With Walnuts And Feta Cheese I don’t know about you but I enjoy eating all kinds of greens and vegetables in a salad form. Jun 21, 2017 - This really is the best spinach salad ever! Other food will be ribs, brisket, cornbread, cheesy potatoes, baked beans…I feel like the bacon in this salad could tie it right in. I resorted to a hammer, but created a lot of dust. To a large bowl, add the spinach, apple, bacon, red onion, feta cheese and walnuts. Let them sit for 15-20 minutes then rinse and drain well. Loaded with sweet + spicy nuts, apples, feta, and bacon, it is amazingly delicious. With motor running add oil and blend until emulsified. I hope the bacon police won’t come after me if I say if you cook the bacon carefully and blot off some fat, I would happily eat this Spinach Salad with Bacon and Feta for any phase of the original South Beach Diet. Edit to my post…  The first time the sugar formed lumps and never really melted properly. For our Thanksgiving gathering, one and a half recipes was the right amount for 35 people using this as a side dish. I will definitely make this salad again. Add vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, mustard and seasonings to drippings; heat through, stirring to blend. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Break apart. The nuts were the only “tricky” part to this recipe. Thanks so much! Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels. You totally got me hooked on the candied pecans in a salad from the last time you posted them….can’t wait to try this new way, I, too, have 50/50 success with the last method. 16 oz baby-spinach. Heat small frying pan, add bacon and cook 2-3 minutes, until bacon crisps. Cook the sugar mixture until it liquifies completely, adjusting the heat so it doesn't bubble and burn. Thank you! This is the most amazingly, unbelievably delicious salad. Thank you for the recipe!! Do I dare try to do nuts by myself for that many or is there a way to buy them in bulk (probably not sweetened or toasted)- Both are delicious, but this salad was a hands down winner around the table. Help!! It was so well-received that my son and daughter-in-law accepted the offer to take the remaining salad (in its bowl!) The sweet + spicy + crunchy combo takes this salad over the top; they’re probably my favorite part of the whole salad. It is a mystery to me that sugar over low heat will liquefy. You could cut the apples and put them in a big bowl with lemon water so they don’t brown and then just dry the off before using. With the nuts, I cut out the step of toasting them in the oven and instead added them to the saucepan with the sugar and spices. Serves 4. !Definitely making this again!! Thanks! I’ll try and add a note to the recipe and also get a tutorial or different variation posted soon. Our favorite Spinach Salad with spinach, crunchy apples, tart red onion, sweetened dried cranberries, savory feta cheese, crumbled crisp bacon, candied honey pecans is tossed with an … and we’re also making them a little sweet and a little spicy. Put the salad on individual plates or in a serving bowl and sprinkle the feta over. It makes for an even yummier salad! As the sugar melted, the nuts were coated evenly and were quite delicious. You are my new favorite cookbook! sugar. Turn bacon over and cook on the second side until bacon is as crisp as you’d like it. Triple recipe? It’s filled with spinach, craisins, feta cheese, red onion, sliced Gala apples (my personal favorite), bacon and homemade sugar-glazed walnuts. With motor running add oil and blend until emulsified. SPINACH, FETA AND BACON SALAD : 1/2 c. olive oil or vegetable oil 3 tbsp. Leave a star rating or share on social media with the hashtag #KALYNSKITCHEN, thanks! You will get around 6 serves from this recipe, however you can stretch this out if you serve it alongside extra veggies, a salad or even some homemade chips. feta cheese, crumbled 6 slices bacon, crisply cooked (or more) Blend all dressing ingredients well; refrigerate to blend flavors. You are adorable. 1 cup dried cranberries or cherries (more or less to taste) 6 slices of applewood smoked bacon, cooked and crumbled or chopped into small pieces. In a preheated 225 degree oven, spread nuts evenly onto parchment lined baking sheet. It’s Gluten free and light on carbs and calories too. Thanks for the onion hack! Not smooth and golden brown like all the photos. yay! ½small red onion, slivered. When I made the salad for a dinner with my niece, her husband, and a friend we used just one strip of pre-cooked bacon per serving, but of course you can use more bacon if you prefer! Ingredients. If you don't like blue cheese, you can easily sub crumbled feta. They are great! I’m in the process of getting a better tutorial up for the nuts! Toss in the toasted nuts and stir to coat the nuts with sugar. I tried melting the sugar as per the recipe and got nowhere. That includes my son in law who usually only eat things that are between 2 slices of bread. Mel, as always, LOVE your descriptive, humorous writing! I enjoy a good salad! Hey Bethany – I’ve used a stainless skillet and a nonstick. . This recipe says it should take a total of 30 minutes. What a delicious salad! For the salad: Fresh baby spinach (as much as you like) Some fresh mixed greens (as much as you like) 4–5fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced in half. Lots of readers had issues with the pecans crystallizing (and so did I a times!). Turn the kettle on. Sprinkle salad with remaining nuts. Hmmm, I’m not sure, Sharlene! Or is there a whole other salad I should try? I was careful to put the burner onto med low heat and I stirred constantly. Recipe Source: barely adapted from my virtual friend, Kim (thank you! I am trying to make the sweet spicy nuts and having trouble. I also found, as others mentioned, that the sugar would just clump and crystallize. Spinach is almost always in my fridge, I like it so much . Thank you! fresh tarragon (or 1 tsp. The other star of this salad show is the candied pecans. I don’t like to hear that it’s not working out. Your email address will not be published. It is great, will def make again. Give it time to melt. Plus following your recipes has cut out the processed foods I was used to cooking with, which has made a pretty significant change in our health! Hi Mel- I’m in charge of the salad for the neighborhood dinner at our church for 200. Bacon Spinach and Feta Salad is one of the quickest, easiest and low-feta salads around ! this salad never comes up when I search for salad. Squeezed some fresh lemon over those and the apples. This salad is amazing! I ate what I’m sure amounted to two helpings. Always great! Umm….does sugar eventually melt? Spinach bacon salad with a warm bacon dressing makes a delicious side dish everyone will love that can be enjoyed year round. the candies nut recipe didn’t work out so I found one that did…  Also, the sugared nuts worked out great for me. Our new family favourite! Place the eggs into an electric kettle and cover with cold water by at least 1-inch. So I ended up carmelizing with brown sugar and butter and put just a bit of cayenne pepper in that. It seems like all my other really great salad recipes are either too summery or too fancy. I also used a premade glazed walnut/craisin mix. I love it. ), 2 T extra virgin olive oil or bacon grease, whichever you prefer, 1/2 tsp. Asian Spinach Salad with Chicken, Mushrooms, Peppers, and Almonds ~ Kalyn’s Kitchen So yummy! Help! My problems are similar to others’. avocado spinach salad with feta cheese, pecans and bacon - Buy this stock photo and explore similar images at Adobe Stock I have loved all of your recipes, and every one has turned out except for the nuts on this salad. This looks SOO delicious! Equal parts sugar and water simmer with the salt and cayenne. I forgot to mention that I sometimes substitute a mild goat cheese, mild bleu cheese or Gorgonzola for the feta. I made this for Thanksgiving and it was great! Spinach: My aunt has always removed the stems from the spinach leaves, but I think this is too much work. Probably – you might try another type of vinegar that you like the flavor of. I just can’t figure out what part I’m doing wrong. I can’t wait to make it for dinner one night this week. I love everything that is on this salad. You had the prettiest picture so I made yours, and my husband won’t stop thanking me. This salad is built with Fresh spinach, crispy crunchy bacon, rich luscious heart healthy avocado and feta cheese. Yeah- bacon would be nice! I am going to try the wrap idea from kas above…I bet that would be wonderful too. I had this for lunch today. I’m excited to make it for family and friends. Transfer to a small bowl; gradually whisk in oil. Reduce the heat. I wait forever for it to melt and then in the matter of a few seconds it burns. So needless to say, we have a ton of leftovers, which we’re very happy about around here! In fact, I’ve been a little obsessed. Bacon, spinach, and Parmesan are not exactly the least expensive ingredients on the planet, so you do have to be a bit careful with this one. Cook and stir until most of the feta cheese has melted, about 2 minutes. My husband overheard several people saying how good it was. Fine line to get them to that thin crackly coating…. The vinaigrette will be my go to dressing as it was perfect and I always have those ingredients in my pantry. I made it for my family and they really enjoyed it!! This salad looks fab and I’m sure I’ll make it either way at some point, but I’m looking for a salad to go with Bbq in a few weeks…thoughts? Transfer to a serving dish, and garnish with remaining feta cheese and crumbled bacon. In a small skillet cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp and transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Mar 2, 2017 - This really is the best spinach salad ever! I left out the bacon so it would be vegetarian friendly. Sprinkle salad with remaining nuts. Made with fresh berries, feta cheese crumbles and almonds, this Turkey Bacon Summer Spinach Salad truly does have something for everyone. So I did. Salad: 16 ounces baby spinach or spring greens (or a combination) 1/2 small red onion, slivered (see note about tempering the onion flavor) 6 to 8 slices bacon, regular or thick cut, cooked and chopped. And I like the sweet version a lot. Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions: Thanks for the recipe! ground sirloin, tomatoes, spinach, olive oil, onion, bacon, bread crumbs and 3 more. Yes, tripling could make a difference, especially with a “candied” recipe, but regardless, you aren’t the only one who has had issues. Bacon: I love thick-cut bacon. I made this salad to go with our Super Bowl menu. this looks like a great salad……….but………..I had to give up making salad with our Thanksgiving dinners as NO one ate the salad……….so I went to a few fresh veggies on tray with pickles, olives, etc……they will take some of that. They taste great but thought it would be different. Tasty indeed. Wonderful flavours. This has become my “go to” salad on many occasions. Spinach Salad with Chicken, Orange, and Avocado ~ Cookin’ Canuck Bacon: I love thick-cut bacon. Not only does it taste fantastic, but according to The World’s Healthiest Foods “Calorie for calorie, leafy green vegetables like spinach provide more nutrients than any other food.”  And this Low-Carb Spinach Salad with Bacon and Feta, has just enough bacon and Feta to make it delicious. I made it for my husband and I for lunch today and it’s delicious! But if you’re a South Beach Diet follower who feels strongly about avoiding bacon, I advise substituting Canadian Bacon or turkey bacon in this salad, crisping it a bit in the olive oil. Shiny and perfect! And it’s super tasty. I learned through a Greek friend of mine that spinach needs to be chopped in order for spicies, dressing, etc to adhere to them. I just took time to melt the sugar slowly, then tossed in the nuts, stirring constantly into they smelled toasted (didn’t toast them first) then let them dry on some parchment paper. I will definitely make it soon! For a heartier salad, add some shredded or crumbled cheese. With feta, mandarin oranges, and bacon – who wouldn’t love it? It will be served at a dress up dinner, they are carving turkeys and hams, serving with French green beans, small baked potatoes and rolls with a variety of Bundt cakes for dessert. I have had the same problem with raw red onion so I’m excited to try your tip. (Sorry, forget to take a photo of that!). Thanks, Mel! Just made this for lunch. Combine olive oil or bacon grease, balsamic vinegar, and garlic puree in small bowl and whisk together. Question…I am allergic to pecans and walnuts…are their any other nut that could be used as a good substitution? It is my favorite. Definitely a good way to spice up lunch! Couldn’t get enough! We plan to make it for Thanksgiving again this year. A bit of everything yet simple to put together, and with nuts in it! Making this salad for Thanksgiving. You can call me anytime, This salad is a family favorite, and is a must at Thanksgiving and Christmas. This was so delicious I wanted to cry! My only suggestion is to double the dressing recipe. Just made this and it is delicious! We definitely like a lot of the same dishes. I’ve done the maple syrup nuts in the non-stick skillet and always had good luck. 1 cup Feta-cheese crumbles (more or less to taste) ½ small red-onion, slivered. I just made the sugar coating for the pecans. This is a quick and easy salad that is elegant enough to serve to guests. Oh yes, and I just watched your new video. Apple Spinach Salad Ingredients: 10 ounce s baby spinach; 2 large apples, cored and thinly-sliced (I used 1 gal a apple, 1 granny smith apple, but any will do) half a small red onion, peeled and thinly-sliced; 1 cup walnut halves, toasted (or pecans) 2/3 cup dried cranberries; 5 ounce s goat cheese, crumbled (or feta cheese, or blue cheese) Our favorite Spinach Salad with spinach, crunchy apples, tart red onion, sweetened dried cranberries, savory feta cheese, crumbled crisp bacon, candied honey pecans is tossed with an incredible apple-Dijon vinaigrette that takes minutes to assemble. Loaded with sweet + spicy nuts, apples, feta, and bacon, it is a delicious showstopper. Thanks so much for the shout out. Stay warm! I will be making it for work this week and pinning it to my Pinterest for later on as well. (I was tripling the amounts, but would that have made a difference?) 2 cups of your choice of nuts This salad is built with Fresh spinach, crispy crunchy bacon, rich luscious heart healthy avocado and feta cheese. I also made this into a wrap by adding rotisserie chickien. I love spinach salads and this Apple & Bacon Spinach Salad is one of my absolute favorites! Fresh spinach, mushrooms, red onion and feta cheese are tossed with a warm bacon, walnut and balsamic dressing for a delicious side-dish salad. Use Salad Recipes to find more recipes like this one. Serve right away. Most kids love bacon and cheese rolls. I’ve made this salad twice now….once for just my lunches and again for a group dinner. Wonderful combination of flavors: the salty feta, smoky bacon and sweet onions and dates all work great together in this unique spin on Spinach Salad. Or just the dressing? And how do I do the apples so they don’t brown? I made this tonight and used blue cheese instead of feta because that’s what I had on hand and used strawberries instead of cranberries because I had to use them up and it was delicious. To save on spinach, I skipped the salad sized bags and got a jumbo bag of “cooking spinach”. You could just leave them out or try using sunflower seeds? Thanks for any help! I stirred this batch constantly. My favorite is spinach with fresh strawberries…with a poppyseed dressing! This salad is just outrageous! salt, feta cheese, extra-virgin olive oil, bacon, red onion, spinach and 5 more Spinach Salad With Strawberries and Feta Cheese Food.com feta cheese, balsamic vinaigrette, babi leav spinach, dill, strawberries and 1 more My son has started too. And I think this is also special enough for a side dish salad for holiday meal; enjoy! If I could make one request: more dressing recipes! Follow @melskitchencafe on Instagram and show me the recipes you are making from my blog using the hashtag #melskitchencafe. Drizzle desired amount of dressing over salad and toss to evenly coat. Keep an eye on it. I haven’t posted a tutorial yet, but it seems like that part of the recipe has caused trouble for a lot of people. Start with pre-cooked bacon and crisp it in a pan, until the fat bubbles up like this or just cook slices of regular bacon, which will produce a bit more fat. I used pomegranate perils instead of dried cranberries/cherries and added more garlic! Choose your own add ins and garnish with berries as you prefer. No, the sugar coating should be crisp and crackly once it hardens, not chewy. Whether you use a little or a lot of bacon, this salad will be delicious. Serve immediately. and the cruet of dressing home with them! Thank you! Thank you for sharing your recipe! I'd probably give it 5 stars by using cranberry vinegar (or raspberry or peach) in place of the plain white wine vinegar. And when I offered him a red velvet cheesecake brownie for dessert, he passed it up- for MORE SALAD! One annoying question, though: can I sub anything for the red wine vinegar? I made this salad when you first blogged about it…it is perfect! My husband, the man who grew up on iceberg lettuce and the three salads in a week is pushing his limits guy, took one bite and said, this salad is Great! Recipe adapted from this spinach salad found on RecipeZaar. This beet salad is a combination of beets, spinach, and bacon along with pecans or walnuts. We’ve had this 3 days in a row. It’ll be just our family of 5 this year   But when it came time to make them for the actual salad for my guests, I had problems. Serve immediately after adding dressing. The pork was fantastic too! Is it supposed to be like that? Don’t think that has EVER happened with a salad in the 21 years we’ve been married. Just make sure to serve it immediately to best enjoy the savory blend of spinach, eggs, bacon and hot dressing. Not so sticky. They had $50 down for salad which I think would be difficult- but I think I could go to $75 or $100 if needed. 3/4 cup Brown sugar Can’t wait to try it! After what seemed like forever, the sugar finally started melting, but it still wasn’t turning into a smooth liquid. Rachelle – I think slivered or sliced almonds would work really well. . I love seeing all the goodness you are whipping up in your kitchens! All other ingredients make a nice combination. … Then I tried not stirring, but it looks brown…burned?…. I’ve used half white wine vinegar and half red wine vinegar before with good results. Which will be going up on my blog in the near future. The salad ingredients are very adaptable! Put pan back on heat, add oil-vinegar-garlic combination and heat until just starting to bubble, then pour immediately over spinach and toss. I made this salad to accompany your Italian Meatball subs for a party I hosted for my sister’s birthday in December. It’s topped with a tasty Dijon Vinaigrette for a little bit of sweet and sour effect. Looks amazing. I love salads like this! ❤️❤️❤️. I used a half package of bacon and froze the rest for later use. You don’t need any additional water or other ingredient. I did have a problem with the sugar melting though. Works like a charm. I’m actually working on a tutorial for the nuts, Michelle (you aren’t the only one that had trouble). Pour over salad and toss to coat. 1 egg white whipped till frothy Total hit, and I’m not giving you credit. Combine dressing ingredients (vinaigrette, oj, and orange zest) in a small mixing bowl. What could be substituted for the nuts, as a granddaughter has a severe allergy. Make a batch on the weekend and freeze them for easy lunch box fillers. If you’re candied nuts, once cooled, are sticky instead of crunchy, they might benefit next time from another minute of cooking in the skillet so the sugar can cook longer. Thank you for your recipes!!!!!! These bacon, spinach and feta scrolls are a nutritious version. If you use extra bacon this a great low-carb or Keto salad. 16 oz baby-spinach. In a small skillet cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp and transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. The white sugar starts melting but it clumps up into little chunks instead of becoming a smooth liquid. Thank you, Mel. It´s rockstar good. Required fields are marked *. I was skeptical at first but it was amazing! As for the candied nuts. What’s your budget? I served it for xmas-dinner this year (I always have to make something new, which I heve never tried before, even with guests, though they say, you shouldnˋt) but everybody liked it very much. My mouth is watering. This is a fabulous salad that I will be making again. http://boardingtogether.blogspot.com. I want to make this salad for Thanksgiving to take along to someone else’s house. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Your email address will not be published. My family loved this salad. Place the spinach leaves into a large salad bowl and toss together with the hot bacon bits; Add the crumbled feta cheese, sunflower seeds and croutons; Add the KNORR Creamy Italian Salad Dressing and Parmesan cheese shavings and toss to combine; Season … It coated the nuts more evenly than the first attempt, but the coating is bumpy! Dec 28, 2016 - This really is the most amazing spinach salad ever! I used a combination of spinach and mixed greens. It is a gorgeous salad, as is your photo of it. It’s delicious! Love this salad. I think I’d go with this one: https://www.melskitchencafe.com/amazing-romaine-salad/, Thank you! I just made it for my family for a Christmas gathering and everyone adored it. I live in Idaho with my husband, 5 kids, and selection of weird farm animals. I’d probably triple the recipe for 30 people. I think leaving out the bacon is a travesty because it is so delicious with the other flavors and helps balance the sweet tartness of the other ingredients. So do you put the nuts in when it still looks sugary or do you wait until it liquifies? It’s a keeper! Toss bacon, spinach, cheese, and half of nuts with enough dressing to coat. Darn, Megan! For the dressing: Add all ingredients to a medium mason jar. We had a large fall BBQ at our church on Sunday. Thanks for the great salad idea. I’d love this Spinach Salad with Bacon and Feta as a side dish salad for dinner, but I also love the idea of a big salad with leafy greens for lunch, and the combination of bacon and Feta is really a winner for my tastebuds. It’s pretty much a “Mel’s Thanksgiving” this year- Thank you Mel!! SALAD: 6 c. torn fresh spinach 2 1/2 oz. Strawberry Spinach Salad with Almonds and Dill ~ Kalyn’s Kitchen I’m sure the salad is amazing…but that is an awesome picture. But they all actually go together amazingly. I love spinach salads! This is a quick and easy salad that is elegant enough to serve to guests. My sugar never liquified. Store bought raspberry vinagrette, pecan pralines and whatever apple was in the basket. Tempered Onion = Life Changing! But I happened to have some simple syrup in the refrigerator, so tried toasting the walnuts in a skillet, then pouring a couple of tablespoons of the simple syrup over them, adding sugar and cayenne, and then just stirring over medium-high heat. 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