Spinach Salad With a Bit of a Kick

Beautiful BC's Note:

Seems like most spinach salad recipes have a bit of a sweet twist to them. Couldn't find one without that so decided to create my own. This has been a family and friend favourite ever since. We often serve it with large garlic butter prawns or seasoned chicken breasts and an 8 grain baquette. Some people can't do the onion so I often leave that off and add a bit more radish for texture and flavour

• Total Time: 5 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 50 ml lemon juice
• 75 ml olive oil
• 5 ml minced garlic cloves
• 1 ml salt
• 1 ml pepper
• 2 ml dry mustard
• 3 drops Tabasco sauce
• 3 drops Frank's red hot sauce
• 1 egg
• 375 ml sliced mushrooms
• 3 -5 radishes
• 1 (454 g) package fresh spinach
• 250 ml pre-shredded mozzarella cheese
• 150 ml red onions

Directions:

1. Throw oil, lemon juice, seasonings and egg in a small jar and shake vigorously.
2. Slice mushrooms, onion and radishes. Toss with spinach.
3. Toss with dressing. Add mozzarella and toss more.
4. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[Sue Lau]

I enjoyed that this was a bit different than the crowd of spinach salads and that it was low carb as well, making it a healthy choice. I found the amount of vinegar and Tabasco to be fine without being too tart or too hot. Thanks for sharing! ~Sue

[Cooks4_6]

I enjoyed this Spinach salad tonight, with a few adaptations. I tested the dressing after I made it and decided it was a bit too tart for my liking, so I added 3 more shots of the Red Hot and 1/2 cup shredded parmesan and the onion and blended it. I still think it could have been a tad bit spicier for my liking. In addition to the salad ingredients listed I added 1 orange sectioned, garlic croutons, bacon and leftover Easter Eggs! Fabulous salad; I will definitely be using this recipe again!

[diner524]

I love spinach salad, but this was a spicey salad. Not anything like the normal spinach salad. I would add some bacon and cooked eggs and cut back the hot spices. I liked the mozzarella and the radishes, hubby did also. I would also add the red onions with the rest of the dressing and then blend in a food processor or blender. Thanks for posting!!!