Best 11 Warm Spinach Salad With Soy Vinaigrette Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Warm Spinach Salad with Soy Vinaigrette, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds. Fresh spinach leaves, sautéed until tender, form the vibrant base of this salad. Crispy bacon bits add a smoky, savory crunch, while juicy cherry tomatoes burst with sweet, tangy goodness. Red onion brings a sharp, pungent kick, balanced by the nutty sweetness of toasted pine nuts.

The crowning glory of this salad is the umami-rich soy vinaigrette, a harmonious blend of light and dark soy sauce, smooth sesame oil, tangy rice vinegar, and a hint of honey. Drizzled over the warm salad, this dressing elevates each ingredient, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Our recipe collection offers variations of this delectable salad to suit your preferences. For a vegan delight, substitute crispy tofu for bacon, and for a touch of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the vinaigrette. Craving a heartier meal? Top your salad with grilled chicken or salmon for a protein-packed lunch or dinner.

Warm Spinach Salad with Soy Vinaigrette is not just a salad; it's an experience. Its vibrant colors, contrasting textures, and explosion of flavors will elevate your next gathering or make an ordinary weeknight meal extraordinary. Prepare to be amazed by this culinary gem; let's dive into the recipes and embark on a flavor journey like no other!

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

PERFECT SPINACH SALAD (NO, REALLY)



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This classy spinach salad is a salad to impress! Smoky pecans and a creamy balsamic vinaigrette make the best counterpoint to this green.

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 hard boiled eggs or 1 large crisp tart apple
1/2 cup whole pecans*
1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari or coconut aminos)
1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup or sugar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 pinches kosher salt or flaky sea salt
1 recipe Best Balsamic Vinaigrette
6 cups baby spinach leaves or chopped standard spinach
1 shallot
1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles (optional)

Steps:

  • Make the hard boiled eggs, if using (or make them in advance). Chop them into bite-sized pieces.
  • Add the pecans, soy sauce, maple syrup and smoked paprika to a small non-stick skillet over medium heat. When it just starts to bubble, reduce the heat to low but still slowly bubbling. Simmer 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. In the last minute when the liquid is mostly evaporated, stir continuously until it is totally cooked out and the nuts start clumping together. Immediately remove from the heat and transfer the pecans to a sheet of parchment paper in a single layer. Sprinkle with 2 pinches kosher salt and allow to cool to room temperature, about 5 minutes.
  • Make the Balsamic Vinaigrette.
  • Thinly slice the shallot. If using apple instead of hard boiled egg, thinly slice the apple.
  • Place the spinach on plates or in bowls. Top with hard boiled eggs or apple slices, smoky pecans, sliced shallot, and feta cheese crumbles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Sugar 11.1 g, Sodium 520 mg, Fat 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 8.5 g, Cholesterol 109.7 mg

WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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Warm crispy bacon is the star of this simple spinach salad. We upped the ante with tender mushrooms, fresh red onion and hard-boiled eggs for a hearty salad your whole family can enjoy.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

One 5-ounce package baby spinach
4 large eggs
8 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces
One 3.5-ounce package cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place the spinach in a large bowl and leave at room temperature. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Use a slotted spoon to gently lower the eggs into the water. Boil until both the whites and yolks are set (hard-boiled), about 10 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl filled with ice water and cool completely. Once cool, peel the eggs and cut each into quarters.
  • Meanwhile, put the bacon in a large skillet and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Remove half of the bacon fat to a small bowl and reserve.
  • Return the skillet and remaining bacon fat to medium heat. Add the mushrooms, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and a few grinds of black pepper to the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in the reserved bacon fat, vinegar, mustard and honey and whisk until smooth and emulsified. Taste and season with more salt and pepper.
  • Pour the hot bacon dressing over the spinach and toss until evenly coated and slightly wilted. Transfer to a platter and top with the eggs, red onion and reserved bacon.

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.

SPINACH SALAD WITH SWEET VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 eggs
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 onion, minced
3/4 pound chopped uncooked bacon
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1 tablespoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1 pound fresh baby spinach, washed, spun dry and chilled
1 avocado, halved, pitted and flesh diced
1/2 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, add the eggs and a few pinches of salt. Cover the eggs with cold water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove the pan from the heat and cover with a lid for 10 minutes. Remove from water and cool in a bowl of iced water. Peel and set aside.
  • In a large saute pan over medium heat, add the oil. Add the onions and bacon and saute until the bacon is crisp. Stir in the vinegar, mustard, sugar, black pepper and salt and cook for 1 minute. Set aside and keep warm.
  • In a large serving bowl add the spinach, avocado and the lemon juice to keep avocado from turning brown. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cut the eggs into quarters and add to the bowl. Ladle desired amount of dressing on the salad and serve.

SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 slices prosciutto
2 oranges, zested
2 small oranges, juiced or 1 large orange, juiced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 clove garlic, peeled
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
10 to 12 ounces pre-washed spinach

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the prosciutto slices on a baking sheet and bake until just crisp, about 10 minutes. Let cool. Crumble the prosciutto slices into a container and store in the refrigerator.
  • In a blender, combine the orange zest, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. With the blender running, add the olive oil in a steady stream until combined. Transfer to a container and store in the refrigerator.
  • To serve, put the spinach in a large bowl. Toss with enough of the vinaigrette to coat the spinach. Sprinkle with the crisp prosciutto crumbles, toss again, and serve.

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.

SPINACH SALAD WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE



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Another innovative recipe that looks great and taste the same, from my sparse kitchen. Pair with Gallo® Family Vineyards Pinot Grigio.-Taste of Home Cooking School

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups torn spinach leaves
4 large fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 teaspoons grated onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine spinach and mushrooms; set aside. For dressing, combine onion, salt, pepper and mustard in a bowl. Whisk in vinegar until well combined. Gradually whisk in oil, beating until thick. Stir in lemon juice., Pour dressing over spinach and toss well to coat. Sprinkle bacon over spinach and toss. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

SESAME-SOY VINAIGRETTE



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For a gluten-free version of this vinaigrette, use tamari instead of soy sauce or look for bottles specifically labeled gluten-free.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon light-brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons safflower oil
Salt and pepper
1 small Thai red chile, thinly sliced (optional)

Steps:

  • Whisk together sesame oil, sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, and safflower oil. Season with salt and pepper. If desired, add chile.

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON-MUSTARD DRESSING



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A classic steakhouse-style spinach salad with the absolute best warm bacon-mustard dressing I've ever had! Looks and tastes like a lot of work, but can be prepared in no time! This salad can easily be converted to a main dish salad by adding strips of grilled chicken breast.

Provided by brightlightz

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and sliced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
4 strips crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
10 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded
½ cup toasted sliced almonds
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large shallot, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
⅓ cup white wine vinegar
⅓ cup Dijon mustard
⅓ cup honey
2 strips crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place spinach into a large serving bowl, top with hard-cooked eggs, mushrooms, 4 crumbled strips of bacon, Swiss cheese, and almonds.
  • Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in shallots and garlic, and cook until softened and translucent, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and 2 crumbled strips of bacon; season to taste with salt and pepper, then cook until hot.
  • Pour hot dressing over spinach and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 292.6 mg, Fat 40.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 36.1 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 1123.4 mg, Sugar 26 g

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.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender spinach. Avoid wilted or bruised leaves.
  • Wash the spinach thoroughly. Remove any tough stems.
  • Use a flavorful oil for the dressing. Olive oil or avocado oil are good choices.
  • Add some acidity to the dressing. Lemon juice or rice vinegar are both good options.
  • Season the dressing to taste. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good choices.
  • Don't overcook the spinach. It should be wilted, but still have some bite to it.
  • Serve the salad warm. This will help the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Warm spinach salad with soy vinaigrette is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It's packed with nutrients and antioxidants, and the soy vinaigrette adds a flavorful twist. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this salad is sure to become a favorite.

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