Classic Spinach Salad Recipe

Name: Classic Spinach Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dressing:; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 egg lightly beaten; Salad:; 8 to 10 ounces fresh spinach (1 bunch), cleaned and torn into bite-sized pieces; 1 medium red onion, sliced into thin rings; 1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 large avocado, sliced lengthwise (sprinkle with 1 teaspoon lemon juice); 2 hard-cooked eggs, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup lightly toasted slivered almonds (toss them in a skillet over high heat); Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

Dressing:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg lightly beaten
Salad:
8 to 10 ounces fresh spinach (1 bunch), cleaned and torn into bite-sized pieces
1 medium red onion, sliced into thin rings
1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 large avocado, sliced lengthwise (sprinkle with 1 teaspoon lemon juice)
2 hard-cooked eggs, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup lightly toasted slivered almonds (toss them in a skillet over high heat)
Freshly ground black pepper

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To make the dressing, combine the oil, garlic salt, lemon juice, salt, Worcestershire, Parmesan, and egg in a small bowl until well mixed.
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Transfer to an airtight container, and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
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To make the salad, combine the spinach, onion, and mushrooms in a large bowl, tossing gently to mix.
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Transfer to an airtight container, or cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 to 8 hours.
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Remove the dressing and the spinach mixture from the refrigerator.
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Shake the dressing until thoroughly combined.
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Toss salad with the dressing in a large serving bowl, and top with the avocado slices, eggs, and toasted almonds.
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Season with pepper to taste.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dressing:, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt, 1/3 cup lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Classic Spinach Salad falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Spinach Salad

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