Can you eat raw spinach leaves in a salad?

Yes, you can eat raw spinach leaves in a salad. Raw spinach is commonly used as a base for salads and provides a fresh, crunchy texture along with its nutritional benefits.

Do you leave stems on spinach for salad?

Leaving the stems on spinach for a salad depends on personal preference and the type of spinach you're using. Baby spinach leaves typically have tender stems that are edible and can be left on. However, more mature spinach tends to have thicker stems, which you might want to remove them as they can be tougher and less pleasant to eat.

Should you chop spinach for salad?

Chopping spinach for a salad is a matter of personal preference and the desired presentation. For this salad, I prefer to leave the baby spinach leaves whole for a rustically elegant look.

Easy Spinach Salad Recipe With Zesty Curry Dressing

Ingredients

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Curry Dressing

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dry vermouth
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon soy sauce (I prefer low sodium)
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Spinach Salad

6 to 8 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup peanuts (dry roasted)
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped green onions (white, light green and some dark green part)

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Instructions

Curry Dressing

In a medium glass jar with a fitted lid, whisk together the vinegar, vermouth, mustard, soy sauce, curry powder, sugar, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil until well blended. Set aside.

Fresh Spinach Salad

Remove any tough stems from the spinach (you shouldn’t have any with baby spinach).
In a large salad bowl, combine spinach, peanuts, raisins, and green onion.
Shortly before serving, add the desired amount of dressing, tossing to coat (you may have some dressing left over). Season taste with salt and pepper. Can also serve dressing on the side.

Notes

Make ahead: The dressing can be made up to 4 days ahead, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before using. Spinach can be prepped earlier in the day, placed in the salad bowl, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Author: Lee Clayton Roper
Category: side dishes, quick and easy
Method: no bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 176
Sugar: 7.2 g
Sodium: 149.1 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Carbohydrates: 11.5 g
Fiber: 1.8 g
Protein: 3.4 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg