12 Spinach Salad Recipes

Perfect for brunch, lunch, and dinner, this spinach salad incorporates the saltiness of bacon and sweetness of sauteed onions to create a balanced meal. Recipe: Spinach Salad with Bacon and Egg

Creamy and crunchy, hearty and light: This starter is a symphony of delectable contradictions. And kudos to Edward Lee for the ingeniously toothsome pairing of green apples and breakfast radishes. Recipe: Spinach Salad with Bacon, Blue Cheese, and Bourbon Vinaigrette

"Malabar spinach holds up to warm ingredients without losing its texture." —Rick Bayless, executive chef–owner of Frontera Grill in Chicago Recipe: Spinach Salad with Bacon and Roasted Mushrooms Related: 10 Creative Bacon Recipes You Can Make Right Now

A simple homemade spice rub and a quick cook on the grill pack this easy recipe full of bold flavors. Recipe: Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple and Spinach Salad

Roasted grapes might seem like an unusual addition to this hearty grain salad, but their sweet, herb-flecked flavor adds a gourmet touch to this simple dish. Recipe: Wheat Berries with Thyme-Roasted Grapes and Spinach Related: Recipes for Cooking with Whole Grains

This warm salad bacon-flecked salad is full of healthy greens, but still hearty enough to be served as a main dish. Recipe: BLT Spinach Salad

Apple and walnuts are a classic fall combo, and here, they become crunchy focus for a festive, seasonal salad. Recipe: Apple-Walnut Salad

Rewind the years with this fiber-loaded salad: Spinach helps protect eyesight, red pepper ramps up collagen production, and avocado's good-for-you fats may shrink belly bulge. Canned tuna and beans contribute cell-supporting protein — and get this lunch tableside in 15 minutes. Recipe: Spinach Salad with Tuna and Avocado Related: Recipes to Make You Rethink Tuna

Do you take your dinner light and sweet? This spinach salad pairs pears and honey with roasted chicken breasts and sprinkle of blue cheese. Recipe: Roasted Chicken and Pears

Summery potato salad goes green with fresh spinach and shaved Parmesan. Recipe: Roasted Potato, Spinach, and Parmesan Salad

Dried cranberries and clementine segments add sweet and tart punches to this spinach and salmon salad. This salad also works great with Grilled Thyme Chicken Breasts or Spicy Grilled Shrimp instead of the salmon. Recipe: Citrusy Spinach and Salmon Related: Succulent Salmon Recipes

By using pre-washed spinach and canned Mandarin orange segments, we've created a fantastic five-minute salad. Recipe: Spinach and Mandarin Orange Salad