Chickenspinachsaladwithwarmbacondressing Recipes

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings., Add vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, mustard and seasonings to drippings; heat through, stirring to blend. Transfer to a small bowl; gradually whisk in oil. Stir in half of the bacon., Place spinach, onion and eggs in a large bowl; toss with warm dressing. Sprinkle with remaining bacon; serve immediately.

CHICKEN-SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine bacon, dressing and water in small microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 30 sec. or until heated through.
• Toss spinach with chicken, onions and mushrooms in medium bowl. Add dressing mixture; mix lightly.
• Serve warm.

HEARTY SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING

Steps:

• Place spinach in a large salad bowl; set aside. In a small nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. , In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Stir in the brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard, celery seed and pepper. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. , Remove from the heat; pour over spinach and toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the bacon, dressing and water in small microwavable bowl; stir
• Microwave on high 30 seconds or until warm
• Toss spinach, chicken breast strips, onion, mushrooms, cashews and eggs with dressing mixture in large bowl
• Serve immediately
• Substitution:
• 1 T Parmesan Cheese & 2 T bacon grease in place of the catalina dressing
• Note:
• For an even faster version use precooked chicken and bacon
• Those such as Oscar Mayer Ready to Serve Bacon & Louis Rich Grilled Chicken Breast Strips

WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the spinach in a large bowl and leave at room temperature. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Use a slotted spoon to gently lower the eggs into the water. Boil until both the whites and yolks are set (hard-boiled), about 10 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl filled with ice water and cool completely. Once cool, peel the eggs and cut each into quarters.
• Meanwhile, put the bacon in a large skillet and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Remove half of the bacon fat to a small bowl and reserve.
• Return the skillet and remaining bacon fat to medium heat. Add the mushrooms, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and a few grinds of black pepper to the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in the reserved bacon fat, vinegar, mustard and honey and whisk until smooth and emulsified. Taste and season with more salt and pepper.
• Pour the hot bacon dressing over the spinach and toss until evenly coated and slightly wilted. Transfer to a platter and top with the eggs, red onion and reserved bacon.

CHICKEN SHAWARMA SALAD WITH TAHINI DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine avocado oil, lemon juice, garlic, pepper, cumin, paprika, kosher salt, turmeric, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
• Place chicken thighs into a gallon-sized resealable bag and pour the marinade over. Rub the marinade into the chicken with clean hands, then press the air out of the bag, seal, and place in the refrigerator. Marinate for at least 3 hours, or up to overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Remove chicken from the marinade and place it onto a rimmed baking sheet. Pour any excess marinade over the chicken.
• Roast in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Set aside to cool slightly, then slice into 1/2-inch strips.
• Place tahini, olive oil, 1/4 cup water, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for dressing into a blender. Blend until emulsified, adding additional water as needed to reach desired consistency.
• Chop romaine and butter lettuces. Place in a large bowl and toss to combine with parsley and mint. Layer tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion over the herb salad base. Top with chicken and drizzle with dressing to taste. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN, BACON AND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Brush the chicken breasts with a little oil and cook in a hot pan for 5 minutes on each side, until the chicken is cooked through, without overcooking
• Remove the chicken and set aside
• Cook the bacon until crisp in the same pan
• slice the chicken into thin strips and roughly chop the bacon
• Toss together the chicken, bacon, spinach, sprouts, red pepper, raisins, cashews, red onion and noodles
• Whisk the dressing ingredients in a small saucepan and warm gently to dissolve honey
• Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve

BEST CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH

Steps:

• Mix mayonnaise, yogurt, paprika, and seasoned salt together in a bowl; fold in cranberries, celery, apple, grapes, and pecans. Stir in chicken and season with black pepper.

CHICKEN AND SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING

Steps:

• Place chicken and spinach in large bowl. Cook bacon in large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels. Pour off all but 3 tablespoons drippings from skillet. Add onion and vinegar to drippings in skillet; stir to heat through, scraping up browned bits, about 1 minute. Pour dressing over chicken and spinach. Add bacon; toss to coat (spinach will wilt slightly). Season salad with salt and pepper; serve.