Spinach Cashew Salad Recipe

This light and flavorful Spinach Cashew Salad is the perfect low-fat meal or side dish! Packed with fresh spinach, crunchy cashews, and savory bacon, it's a delicious way to enjoy a healthy and satisfying salad without the guilt. We've carefully controlled the fat content, making it a guilt-free pleasure. The homemade poppy seed dressing adds the perfect touch of creamy deliciousness!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Calories 409.3 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 4.5 (13 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spinach Cashew Salad

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How to Make Spinach Cashew Salad

  1. Cook bacon: Fry 3 slices of bacon until crisp. Remove from pan and crumble. Drain on paper towel to remove excess grease.
  2. Prepare greens: Wash and tear 5 oz of spinach and 2 cups of mixed greens into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the spinach, mixed greens, 1/2 cup of roasted cashew pieces, and 1/4 cup of grated cheddar cheese.
  4. Add bacon: Gently fold in the crumbled bacon.
  5. Make poppy seed dressing (see instructions below).
  6. Serve: Toss the salad with the desired amount of poppy seed dressing just before serving. (Note: Approximately 3 grams of fat per serving)
  7. Poppy Seed Dressing (Blender Method):
  8. 7.1 Combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon poppy seeds, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a blender.
  9. 7.2 Blend until smooth and creamy.
  10. Poppy Seed Dressing (Alternate Method):
  11. 8.1 In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon poppy seeds, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  12. 8.2 Add 1/4 cup of finely grated red onion.
  13. 8.3 Beat with a mixer until well blended and creamy.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

36g

Fat

41g

Carbs

4g

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