A great spinach salad can be a side dish or main event. Learn how to make a fresh spinach salad recipe with crispy bacon, sweet dates, and creamy dressing here.
03In a large bowl, toss together 5 oz. baby spinach, ½ small red onion, thinly sliced, ⅓ cup pitted dates, roughly chopped or torn, and some salad dressing (reserve remaining dressing for another use).
Do Ahead: Dressing can be made 5 days ahead; keep chilled.
Editor’s note: This spinach salad recipe was first printed in the October 1994 issue of ‘Gourmet’ as ‘Spinach Salad With Bacon, Dates, and Feta Dressing.’ Head this way for more of our best salad recipes →