What mixes well with spinach?

Almost anything goes with spinach! My favorite flavors to add into a spinach salad are lemon, Dijon mustard, bacon or prosciutto, garlic, shallots, red onion, green onions, dried cranberries or raisins, feta cheese, goat cheese, fresh herbs, hard boiled eggs, roasted butternut squash, and/or roasted/fresh mushrooms. Oh, and curry powder too!

What dressing is good for spinach salad?

In addition to the Lemon Pine Nut Dressing in this recipe, check out the dressings on these other spinach salad recipes: Lemon Dijon Dressed Baby Spinach Salad Recipe Roasted Butternut Squash and Mushroom Spinach Salad Arugula and Tomato Salad with Balsamic Dressing Mixed Green Salad with Apples, Walnuts and Stilton Cheese Chopped Apple Pecan Salad

Can you eat raw spinach?

Yes, you can. In fact, raw spinach is rich in many nutrients that are good for you, including Vitamins A, C and K plus iron and fiber, to name a few.

Simple Spinach Salad Lemon Dressing | A Well-Seasoned Kitchen

Ingredients

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7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons choped fresh tarragon (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
2/3 cup toasted pine nuts
1 1/2 pounds baby spinach, rinsed and long stems removed

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Instructions

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, nutmeg, lemon zest and tarragon. Cover and let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or up to one day.
Cover and let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or up to one day.
Place spinach leaves in a salad or other serving bowl and toss with half of the dressing. Add more as needed.
Sprinkle pine nuts over the top. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Notes

To serve as a starter: Divide tossed spinach among 8 salad plates. Sprinkle pine nuts on top; season with salt and pepper. Can add sautéed goat cheese alongside (follow the method for Sautéed Brie substituting small rounds of goat cheese for the brie).

Author: Lee Clayton Roper
Category: side dishes, salads
Method: no cook
Cuisine: American