Spinach Salad With Gluten-Free French Salad Dressing

Written by
Teri Gruss, MS
Freelance writer and nutrition expert Teri Lee Gruss, M.S. has written hundreds of recipes focusing on healthy gluten-free cooking.
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Teri Gruss, MS
Updated 11/22/19
spinach salad

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  • Total: 10 mins
  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 0 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
86 Calories
4g Fat
6g Carbs
7g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6 servings
Amount per serving
Calories 86
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 195mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Protein 7g
Calcium 113mg 9%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This recipe for fresh, healthy spinach salad with homemade gluten-free French salad dressing is a consistent crowd-pleaser with great eye appeal. Crisp gluten-free bacon and chopped hard-boiled eggs add great flavor and texture to salads. The homemade French dressing takes about 3 minutes to whisk together, keeps in the refrigerator for several weeks and is delicious.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound spinach leaves (fresh, washed and dried)
  • 4 slices bacon (cooked, chopped gluten-free)
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs (finely chopped)
  • 1 cup red onions (thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup mushrooms (thinly sliced)
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 recipe gluten-free salad dressing

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Tear spinach leaves into bite-size pieces.

  3. Toss with chopped gluten-free bacon, sliced onions, and mushrooms.

  4. Top with chopped eggs and dust with smoked paprika (optional).

  5. Serve and enjoy!

Reminder: Always make sure your work surfaces, utensils, pans, and tools are free of gluten. Always read product labels. Manufacturers can change product formulations without notice. When in doubt, do not buy or use a product before contacting the manufacturer for verification that the product is free of gluten