Simple Spinach Salad Recipe
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Simple Spinach Salad

By: Glenna Petersen 
"This lovely spinach salad is tossed with chopped cucumber, broccoli, mushrooms and raisins. Sent in by Glenna Petersen of Wellsville, Utah, its coated in a sweet homemade dressing that's very tasty. TIP: For variation, substitute red and green grapes for the spinach, Glenna advises."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (19)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 9 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (6 ounce) package fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1/2 cup real bacon bits
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • DRESSING:
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Directions

  1. In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, cucumber, broccoli, raisins, bacon, almonds, mushrooms and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2008 by GG   view full review
I needed a dressing in a pinch and used this one. I was hesitant as hubby does not like sweet...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2008 by Alice   view full review
This was the first salad I made for dinner with my new in-laws. I left out the mushrooms and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2008 by SLJ6   view full review
Sooo good...I omitted the bacon. I also made the Honey-Balsamic Vinaigrette on this site...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2011 by Rock_lobster   view full review
Simple Spinach Salad Haiku: "Vibrant and unique. Almonds, raisins are a must. No need for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2011 by ADZELL   view full review
LOVED IT! The changes I made were minimal: 1) omitted the bacon (even though I adore the best...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2009 by rstockhorst   view full review
This was a great and easy salad. Made just like shown on the recipe. The dressing is like a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2009 by Cari   view full review
LOVE this salad. Was a huge hit with the hubby... even though he was wary at first he love it....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2007 by Amy M   view full review
Delish! I loved the combination of vegetables not typical to a spinach salad. However, I did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2010 by AmyfromIL Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very, very good. Lots of flavors and textures. Loved this salad.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2008 by ColleenK   view full review
This recipe is great! It is SO easy, yet is nice enough for fancier meals or to bring with you...

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