Baby Spinach N Pineapple Salad Recipe

This vibrant and refreshing Baby Spinach & Pineapple Salad is a taste sensation! Sweet pineapple chunks, crispy bacon, and perfectly hard-boiled eggs are tossed with tender spinach and a zesty homemade ginger-sesame dressing. The dressing, infused with pineapple juice, sesame seeds, and ground ginger, is best made ahead to allow the flavors to meld. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for a light lunch, a side dish, or a healthy weeknight meal. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 410.1 kcal
Protein 18g
Rating 5.0 (7 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baby Spinach N Pineapple Salad

  • 1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon salad oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
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  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup)
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

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How to Make Baby Spinach N Pineapple Salad

  1. Cook bacon until crispy. Remove from pan, crumble, and set aside.
  2. Hard-boil eggs until desired doneness. Peel and chop into quarters.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup pineapple juice, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 1/2 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup), and salt and pepper to taste.
  4. In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and toast until lightly golden brown.
  5. Stir toasted sesame seeds into the dressing. Transfer dressing to a jar, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or preferably overnight).
  6. In a large bowl, combine 5 ounces baby spinach, 1 cup cubed fresh pineapple, crumbled bacon, and chopped hard-boiled eggs.
  7. Just before serving, add the chilled dressing and toss gently to combine.
  8. Garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped green onions and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

63g

Fat

40g

Carbs

6g

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