450 spinach recipes

Spinach and fresh fruit salad with strawberries, blueberries, avocado, brie, and walnuts in a bright lemon-basil vinaigrette. A no-cook 10-minute summer salad that eats like a full meal.

Turning now to cooking with cheese, here's a recipe for a yummy spinach and cheese soufflé. This recipe comes from Lynne Kaplan, a chef who owns the Victoria House Bed & Breakfast in Spring Lake, NJ. For a gourmet B&B check them out at victoriahouse.net.

Crisp raw cauliflower florets and fresh spinach ribbons tossed in a garlicky white wine vinaigrette with dry mustard and basil, finished with crunchy slivered almonds. A light, no-cook side salad ready in 20 minutes.

Creamed spinach enriched with dried porcini mushrooms, heavy cream, and egg yolk. The mushroom soaking liquid adds deep, earthy flavor to this classic steakhouse side dish.

Two cheese spinach quiche: a crustless quiche with cottage cheese and Monterey Jack folded with garlic-butter-cooked spinach. A vegetarian, protein-rich main dish that feeds eight.

High-protein vegetarian spinach and cheese squares baked with eggs, cottage cheese, sharp cheddar, and whole-wheat flour. One bowl, six ingredients, naturally low-carb.

Spinach and mushroom salad with crispy crumbled bacon, lemon-marinated mushrooms, and a tangy peanut oil vinaigrette with mustard and garlic. Crisp, fresh, and savory.

Garlicky corn spinach soup with sweet kernels sliced fresh from the cob and tender greens wilted in at the last minute. A light, low-calorie one-pot soup that comes together from pantry staples.

Orange and spinach pasta salad with bow-tie pasta, fresh orange segments, baby spinach, and scallions, tossed in an Italian dressing spiked with orange juice and fennel. Bright, fresh, and lunchbox-ready.

Elegant chicken breasts with a mousseline-style spinach filling tucked under crispy skin, finished with a glossy Madeira pan sauce. A restaurant-worthy dinner you can prep a full day ahead.

No-crust spinach pie with ricotta, eggs, sauteed mushrooms, and red peppers. A crustless, low-carb take on spinach quiche that comes together in minutes.

Spinach salad with a creamy blended lemon dressing made from sour cream, lemon juice, garlic, and paprika. A tangy, no-cook side salad ready in 10 minutes.

Tender water spinach meets savory fermented bean curd in this lightning-fast Chinese stir-fry. Ready in 10 minutes with just 5 ingredients.

Nutty buckwheat crepes stuffed with spinach, Stilton blue cheese, and toasted walnuts, baked in a gratin dish and topped with a creamy Parmesan-mustard sauce. A proper British dinner party showstopper.

Blanched spinach pureed smooth and dressed with mustard oil, ginger, garlic, and green chili. An authentic Bihari-style saag side dish ready in 20 minutes with just 6 ingredients.

Goat cheese and spinach phyllo turnovers with pine nuts, parmesan, rosemary, and lemon zest. Crispy Greek-style spanakopita triangles perfect for appetizers.