3 Spinach Salad Ideas

Combine spinach with other greens and vegetables as you wish, like thin slices of radish, green onion, peas, small pieces of asparagus, snipped fresh herbs.

Toss with a creamy dressing, such as:

Creamy Parmesan Ranch

1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese, divided

2 Tbsp. mayonnaise

2 tsp. lemon juice

1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard

1 Tbsp. snipped chives, optional

Salt and pepper

Whisk together and adjust seasoning to your taste. Add a splash of water if you want a bit thinner.

Combine spinach with chopped hard-boiled egg, crumbled bacon, and garlic croutons.

Toss with a warm dressing, such as:

Tangy Onion-Bacon Dressing

2 slices bacon

1 Tbsp. chopped green onion

3 Tbsp. olive oil

2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar

1 tsp. Dijon mustard

Salt and pepper

Cook the bacon until crispy in a skillet. Remove bacon, cool, crumble, and set aside for the salad.

There should be just a little grease, and maybe a few tiny bits of bacon left in skillet. Add the green onion, and low saute for about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Whisk together the oil, vinegar, and mustard, and add to the skillet, whisking into the onion, bacon bits and grease in the skillet.

Gently re-warm if needed, and serve over prepared salad.

Combine spinach with sliced strawberries, chopped green onions, and optional toasted, sliced or slivered almonds.

Toss with a sweet dressing, such as:

Sweet French Vinaigrette

2 Tbsp. light oil

2 tsp. red wine vinegar

2-3 tsp. honey (to your taste)

2 tsp. ketchup

1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Salt

Whisk together and adjust seasoning to your taste.

Basic variation: omit ketchup and Worcestershire sauce; substitute your choice of acid (lemon, lime, apple cider vinegar, etc.)