Introducing the Sumptuous Spinach Cashew Salad 🥗, a delightful creation that not only tantalizes your taste buds but also maintains a healthy balance in your diet, bringing you a burst of flavors in every bite. This salad is a perfect embodiment of a low-fat culinary choice, a refreshing ensemble of vibrant greens and delightful toppings that will make your mealtime an absolute joy.
Preparation Time: 🕒 Quick and Easy (Less than 15 minutes)
Cooking Time: ⏰ Not Required
Total Time: 🕒 Effortlessly Quick
Description:
When venturing into the realm of salads for a low-fat culinary journey, it’s imperative to exercise caution in selecting the ingredients and controlling the amount of dressing that drapes the salad. The art lies in the balance, ensuring a delightful experience without compromising on your dietary goals. In our Spinach Cashew Salad, we’ve curated a symphony of textures and tastes, ensuring a guilt-free indulgence that you can savor without any reservations.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of crispy bacon 🥓
- 1/2 cup of roasted cashews 🌰
- 5 cups of fresh spinach leaves 🍃
- 1/2 head of lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces 🥬
- 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
- 2/3 cup of sugar 🍚
- 1/3 cup of red wine vinegar 🍷
- 1/3 cup of dry mustard 🌶️
- 1/4 cup of finely chopped red onions 🧅
- 1 1/2 tablespoons of poppy seeds
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 409.3
- Fat: 37.1g
- Saturated Fat: 8.4g
- Cholesterol: 24.8mg
- Sodium: 356.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 13.2g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Sugar: 9.1g
- Protein: 7.2g
Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out of 5 stars) from 14 reviews
Recipe Instructions:
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Prepare the Bacon:
- Begin by chopping the bacon into small pieces.
- Fry the bacon until it reaches a delightful crispiness.
- Drain the bacon on a paper towel to eliminate excess fat.
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Prepare the Greens:
- Wash the spinach and lettuce thoroughly.
- Tear the leaves into bite-sized, irresistible pieces.
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Assemble the Salad:
- Place the prepared spinach and lettuce in a generous salad bowl.
- Add the roasted cashew pieces, shredded mozzarella cheese, and the crispy, crumbled bacon.
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Toss and Serve:
- Toss the salad when you’re ready to serve, ensuring an even distribution of the delightful components.
- Serve the Spinach Cashew Salad with the luscious Poppy Seed Dressing.
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Poppy Seed Dressing:
- Blend all the dressing ingredients until you achieve a smooth, velvety texture.
- For an alternative method, finely grate the onion, add the remaining ingredients, and beat with a mixer until well blended.
Note: Consider eliminating bacon and cashews to reduce fat grams to a mere 1 gram per serving. Each addition contributes approximately 3 grams of fat per serving.
In conclusion, this Spinach Cashew Salad is not just a culinary masterpiece; it’s a celebration of health and taste. It’s a testament to the fact that eating well doesn’t mean compromising on flavor. So, embark on this culinary journey, relish the goodness of fresh greens, and treat your senses to a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. This recipe is not just a meal; it’s an experience! 🌱✨
