Chico Inn Spinach Salad With Creamy Italian Dressing Recipes

CHICO INN SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook bacon in medium skillet until crisp; transfer to paper towels, drain and crumble.
• Blend mayonnaise, Italian seasoning,garlic and sugar in blender.
• With machine running, gradually add oil alternately with vinegar in slow steady stream.
• Gradually add half and half.
• Toss spinach and onion in large bowl with enough dressing, to taste.
• Divide between plates, sprinkle with bacon and egg and serve.

EASY ITALIAN SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic and Italian seasoning; set aside., Divide spinach among 10 salad plates; top with tomatoes and onions. Drizzle with vinaigrette; sprinkle with cheese and croutons.

THE BEST SPINACH SALAD EVER

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the slivered almonds onto a baking sheet, and toast until the nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Watch the nuts carefully as they bake, because they burn quickly. Once toasted, set the nuts aside to cool to room temperature.
• Mix together the mayonnaise, milk, and sugar in a large salad bowl. Stir in the bacon bits and Parmesan cheese until the dressing is well combined and creamy.
• Place the spinach leaves, chopped cauliflower, and toasted almonds into the salad bowl, and stir lightly to coat with dressing.

PAULA'S PRETTY IN PINK SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Put all ingredients into a tall container and blend with an immersion blender until emulsified. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Notes: I used a KitchenAid immersion blender on setting 1. Also, you don't have to use a stick blender. If you don't care about the dressing emulsifying, you can shake everything together in a tightly sealed jar or mix in a regular blender. In the original recipe, Paula used vegetable oil and just called for regular black pepper.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine washed and torn spinach leaves, mushrooms and bacon in a large bowl.
• In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients.
• Toss salad with the dressing and serve.