**Wilted Spinach Salad with Warm Feta Dressing: A Symphony of Flavors for a Healthy Delight**
Indulge in the culinary symphony of wilted spinach salad, a vibrant dish that harmonizes fresh, tender spinach with a warm, creamy feta dressing. This salad is not just a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, featuring an array of colorful ingredients that create an enticing spectacle on your plate. The recipes in this article offer variations on this classic salad, each with its unique blend of flavors and textures. From a simple yet satisfying spinach salad with a tangy lemon-tahini dressing to a more elaborate version adorned with roasted beets, walnuts, and a honey-balsamic vinaigrette, these recipes cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. Embark on a culinary journey with us as we explore the delightful world of wilted spinach salad and discover the perfect recipe to tantalize your palate.
WILTED SPINACH AND FETA SALAD WITH OPTIONAL BACON
This mouth-watering vegetarian wilted spinach salad boasts baby spinach tossed with sauteed red onions, melty feta, olive oil, vinegar, and hard-boiled eggs. Meat-eaters can top theirs with bacon.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add spinach to a large bowl.
- Heat two tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat-high. Add onions and saute, stirring occasionally, until softened and some bits are brown, about 7 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat. Pour onions over spinach. Top with egg.
- Add remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil to skillet and stir in the feta cheese. Stir in unheated skillet until the cheese begins to melt, about 1 minute. Stir in the apple cider vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Pour the cheese mixture over the salad. Toss thoroughly to coat and wilt the spinach slightly.
- Divide between four plates. Top individual servings with chopped bacon if desired.
WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING
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
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.
SALMON & FETA WILTED SPINACH SALAD
My friend mentioned a Turkish salmon and couscous dish that sounded fantastic, so I started experimenting. I prefer this salad warm, but it's also tasty served cold. -Jeni Pittard, Statham, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Place salmon on a foil-lined baking sheet, skin side down. Sprinkle with lemon juice and Greek seasoning. Bake until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 15-18 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine quinoa, broth and oil; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender, 12-15 minutes., To serve, break salmon into 1-in. pieces using a fork. Place spinach, tomatoes, quinoa and salmon in a large bowl. Add cheese, herbs and pepper; toss gently to combine. Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 773mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
WARM SPINACH SALAD WITH FETA AND OLIVES
Make and share this Warm Spinach Salad With Feta and Olives recipe from Food.com.
Provided by KWB5015
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a non-stick skillet, add olive oil, onion, feta cheese and olives. Saute until onions soften and cheese begins to melt.
- Add vinegar and remove from heat. Immediately add spinach, turning the spinach with tongs so that it gets evenly coated with dressing in pan (when it begins to wilt it shrinks like crazy).
- Divide salad between four plates, doing your best to evenly distribute onions and olives.
- Grind black pepper over the top and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.2, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 431, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.3, Protein 5.5
SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING
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
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 WARM BACON-MUSTARD DRESSING
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
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
WILTED SPINACH AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR
Tasty little spinach salad. A bit of sweet and a bit of tangy come together in a mouth water spring delight. This salad has been rolling around in my head for weeks, I finally had a chance to try it out and we love it here!
Provided by Cuistot
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- rinse the spinach and toss with craisins and feta.
- fry bacon until crisp, drain and chop.
- turn off heat, but while the pan is still hot add shallot and garlic to the bacon drippings.
- cook until the garlic is lightly browned, returning the heat if necessary.
- Deglaze the pan with the balsamic vinegar and lemon juice.
- toss with spinach and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.1, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 23.6, Sodium 317, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 7.4, Protein 4.9
WILTED SPINACH SALAD
Pretty, fresh and sized just for two, this delicious salad sent in by Diana Grier of St. Joseph, Missouri may have you wishing for leftovers!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, onion, radish, salt and pepper; set aside. , In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Combine the sugar, vinegar and lemon juice; stir into drippings. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , Pour over spinach mixture and toss to coat. Top with bacon and egg.
Nutrition Facts :
WILTED SPINACH SALAD
An interesting salad that is definitely not low cal! Very popular as a side dish or a meal with my family and friends.
Provided by CHPBD
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place 6 eggs in a medium saucepan with enough cold water to cover. Bring water to a boil, and immediately remove from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel, and chop.
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside, reserving approximately 1/2 cup of drippings in the skillet.
- In a large bowl, toss together the spinach and green onions.
- Heat the reserved drippings over low heat. In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 remaining eggs, sugar, white vinegar, and red wine vinegar. Add to warm grease, and whisk for about a minute, until thickened. Pour at once over spinach, add crumbled bacon, and toss to coat. Garnish with chopped egg.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 206.5 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 568.6 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
Tips:
- Use baby spinach for a milder flavor and more tender texture.
- Wilt the spinach quickly over high heat to maintain its bright green color and prevent it from becoming slimy.
- Toast the pine nuts until fragrant and golden brown to enhance their flavor.
- Use a good quality feta cheese for the dressing. Crumbled or grated feta works best.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the dressing for a brighter flavor.
- Serve the salad immediately while the dressing is still warm.
Conclusion:
Wilted spinach salad with warm feta dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of wilted spinach, toasted pine nuts, crumbled feta, and warm feta dressing is both flavorful and satisfying. This salad is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
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