Best 10 Warm Spinach Salad With Pancetta Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our warm spinach salad, a vibrant symphony of flavors and textures. Fresh baby spinach forms the base of this enticing dish, its tender leaves cradling a medley of roasted pine nuts, salty pancetta, and tangy red onion. A symphony of flavors culminates in a luscious pancetta dressing, a harmonious blend of warm, smoky, and slightly sweet notes. This delectable salad is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual masterpiece, with pops of color and textures that will elevate any dining experience. Whether you're hosting a special occasion or seeking a delightful weeknight meal, our warm spinach salad with pancetta dressing will leave you craving more. Additionally, explore our collection of equally enticing recipes, including a refreshing cucumber salad with a zesty dill dressing, a classic Caesar salad enhanced with homemade croutons, and a flavorful quinoa salad bursting with fresh vegetables and herbs.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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To make his Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing recipe from Good Eats on Food Network even better, Alton Brown tops it with sliced eggs and mushrooms.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces young spinach
2 large eggs
8 pieces thick-sliced bacon, chopped
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large white mushrooms, sliced
3 ounces red onion (1 small), very thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Remove the stems from the spinach and wash, drain and pat dry thoroughly. Place into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Place the eggs into an electric kettle and cover with cold water by at least 1-inch. Turn the kettle on. Once the water comes to a boil, the kettle will turn itself off. Leave the eggs in the water for 15 minutes. Remove and peel off the shell. Slice each egg into 8 pieces and set aside.
  • While the eggs are cooking, fry the bacon and remove to a paper towel to drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of the rendered fat. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
  • Transfer the fat to a small saucepan set over low heat and whisk in the red wine vinegar, sugar and Dijon mustard. Season with a small pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Add the mushrooms and the sliced onion to the spinach and toss. Add the dressing and bacon and toss to combine. Divide the spinach between 4 plates or bowls and evenly divide the egg among them. Season with pepper, as desired. Serve immediately.

WARM SPINACH SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 22m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 slices thick-cut bacon or 4 slices pancetta, chopped
3 shallots, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
2 pounds triple washed spinach, stems removed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
4 hard-boiled eggs, quartered lengthwise
Parmigiano-Reggiano, for topping

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add bacon to skillet and brown, reserve the crispy bacon bits and add the shallots and garlic to the pan. Cook 3 to 4 minutes then deglaze the pan with vinegar, turn spinach into pan and wilt down a bit but do not fully cook the spinach, just give it a few turns with tongs. Season the greens with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Place spinach on a serving dish and top with quartered eggs, shavings of cheese and reserved bacon bits.

WARM SPINACH SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 3 slices chopped thick-cut bacon in a skillet until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels; whisk 2 tablespoons of the drippings with 1 diced small shallot, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar and 2 tablespoons water. Toss with one 5-ounce bag baby spinach, 1 cup halved red grapes and 1/2 cup pistachios; season with salt and pepper. Top with 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese and the bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calorie, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 18 milligrams, Sodium 493 milligrams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fiber 3.5 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 7 grams

WARM SPINACH SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 1 sliced red onion in 1/4 cup olive oil until golden. Add 2 cups sliced mushrooms and cook until brown; season with salt. Off the heat, stir in 1/2 cup torn parsley, 10 ounces spinach and the juice of 1 lemon. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup feta.

CREAMY PANCETTA DRESSING



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 1h10m

Yield 5 cups dressing, 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups roughly cut pancetta
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
Freshly ground black pepper
3 heads iceberg lettuce, quartered and cleaned

Steps:

  • Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the olive and heat. When the oil is hot, add pancetta and saute, and caramelize for about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir onion into mixture, toss and saute for another 10 minutes, until the onion begins to brown. Add garlic, thyme, and cider vinegar, and remove from heat. Allow mixture to cool for about a 1/2 an hour.
  • Place cooled mixture into bowl, add mayonnaise and sour cream. Season with black pepper, to taste. Serve over iceberg wedges.

WARM PANCETTA, GOAT CHEESE AND SPINACH SALAD



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This salad was on the Tra Vigne menu for many years. When all was said and done, I must have eaten a hundred pounds of it, because each time I made it, I couldn't resist taking a bite.

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 32m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups loosely packed stemmed baby spinach
1/2 cup (5 ounces) fresh goat cheese (recommended: Laura Chenel)
1/3 pound thick-sliced pancetta, cut into strips about 1 inch long and 1/4 inch wide
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Put the spinach in a large bowl. Crumble the cheese over the spinach. Cook the pancetta in a medium skillet over medium heat until crispy, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain the pancetta in a sieve set over a heatproof measuring cup, reserving the rendered fat. You will need 1/4 cup for the dressing. If necessary, add enough olive oil to make 1/4 cup. Pour the fat back into the pan and add the pancetta. When the pancetta is warm again, add the garlic and cook until light brown, about 30 seconds, stirring occasionally. Add the thyme and let it crackle in the fat for about 10 seconds. Add the vinegar, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for about 30 seconds to lower the acidity of the vinegar. You should see tiny drops of vinegar dispersed throughout the fat. Add the dried cranberries and stir. Pour the dressing over the spinach and cheese. Toss to coat the leaves evenly and melt the cheese a little. Serve immediately.

WARM SPINACH SALAD



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This salad can be varied by substituting your family's favorite greens for the spinach. If you're really pressed for time, a bottled spinach dressing should work nicely besides.-Elizabeth Montgomery, Allston, MA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons cider or red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 packages (10 ounces each) fresh spinach, torn
hard-boiled large eggs and seasoned croutons, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute garlic in oil for 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Stir in vinegar, salt and pepper. Add spinach and toss to coat. Place on plates or in bowls; top with eggs and croutons if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

WARM SPINACH SALAD



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil
4 ounces slab bacon, trimmed of rind and finely diced
3/4 pound fresh spinach trimmed of stems, well washed and dried and torn into small pieces
1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, washed and sliced thin
1/3 cup thin-sliced red onion, separated into rings
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Freshly ground red pepper
1 hard-cooked egg yolk, crumbled

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet and sautee the bacon until the pieces are golden brown. Remove from the heat.
  • Mix spinach, mushrooms and onion in a glass or ceramic bowl. (Do not use wood - it will soak up the warm dressing.)
  • Toss salad ingredients with the vinegar.
  • Reheat the bacon and drippings in the skillet and pour over salad. Toss thoroughly then cover the salad with the overturned skillet for about 30 seconds. Toss again.
  • Season with pepper, crumble sieved hard-cooked egg yolk on the salad and serve.

SPINACH SALAD WITH PANCETTA AND FRIED EGGS



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Laced with nuggets of pancetta and crisp-edged fried eggs, there's a lot going on in this hearty salad, and you need a green that can stand up to it all. With its thick, ruffled leaves and almost mineral flavor, mature spinach (as opposed to those ubiquitous baby leaves) does the job well. If you can't find it, you can substitute baby spinach, though it will wilt when it makes contact with the hot eggs. Or try kale, which also holds up nicely. Serve this for a light dinner or a hearty brunch with some good bread and olive oil for dipping on the side.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, quick, salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small shallot, peeled and thinly sliced
1 to 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely grated (or minced)
1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, more as needed
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup plus 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, more as needed
3 ounces pancetta, diced
2 scallions, thinly sliced, white and light green parts only
4 eggs
12 cups spinach, preferably mature spinach rather than baby, or use kale
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, whisk together shallots, garlic, vinegar, salt and pepper. Whisk in 1/3 cup olive oil and set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add 1/2 tablespoon oil. Add pancetta and sauté until browned and crisp at the edges, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to the salad bowl with the dressing. Do not wipe out the skillet.
  • Add scallions and a pinch of salt to remaining fat in skillet. Sauté until tender and pale golden, 2 minutes. Crack in eggs. Fry eggs, spooning some of the olive oil over whites to crisp them at the edges, until just set, 1 to 2 minutes. Add more oil to the pan if needed to be able to spoon some over the eggs.
  • Toss spinach and herbs with the dressing and pancetta. Divide onto plates. Top each with a scallion-laced fried egg.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 361, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 366 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

WARM SPINACH SALAD WITH PANCETTA AND GORGONZOLA DRESSING



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Had a salad like this but with roasted garlic and frisee at the Frisky Oyster in Greenport, Long Island, NY. Tried to find the recipe on line and found this. Haven't tried it yet.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup sherry wine vinegar
2 shallots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
1 cup mushroom, sliced
1/2 cup pancetta, chopped
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 cup gorgonzola
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 red onion, sliced
1 1/2 lbs spinach, washed

Steps:

  • For the dressing, place vinegar, shallots, garlic and mustard in a medium size bowl and mix well.
  • Slowly mix in the olive oil to blend.
  • Season with cracked black pepper and set aside.
  • Now for the salad, take the chopped pancetta and saute it until crisped and place on paper towels.
  • On medium heat, place a large stainless bowl directly on the flame. Add.
  • your dressing to the bowl then add the remaining salad ingredients and toss lightly.
  • Divide onto 4 plates and serve.

Tips:

  • For a quick and easy meal, use pre-cooked or store-bought rotisserie chicken.
  • To make the salad more substantial, add cooked quinoa or rice.
  • If you don't have pancetta, you can substitute bacon or prosciutto.
  • Use a good quality olive oil for the dressing.
  • Add a squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of vinegar for a brighter flavor.
  • Top the salad with crumbled cheese, such as Parmesan or feta.
  • Serve the salad immediately while the spinach is still warm.

Conclusion:

Warm spinach salad with pancetta dressing is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is quick and easy to make, and it is packed with nutrients. The warm spinach wilts slightly, making it tender and flavorful. The pancetta dressing adds a salty and savory flavor to the salad. This salad is also a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron and calcium.

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