Best 11 California Wilted Spinach Salad Recipes

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Discover the culinary delight of California Wilted Spinach Salad, a refreshing and vibrant dish that embodies the essence of California's healthy and flavorful cuisine. This salad showcases the delicate sweetness of baby spinach, artfully wilted by the warmth of a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. Crunchy almonds, salty crumbled bacon, sweet dried cranberries, and creamy goat cheese add layers of texture, flavor, and visual appeal, creating a harmonious symphony of tastes and textures that will tantalize your palate. Let's embark on a culinary journey to explore the best recipe for this delectable salad, ensuring a delightful and satisfying dining experience.

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

WILTED SPINACH SALAD



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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

2-1/2 cups torn fresh spinach
1 green onion, chopped
1 radish, chopped
Dash salt
Dash pepper
2 bacon strips, diced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped

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



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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

6 eggs
1 pound bacon
2 bunches fresh spinach, rinsed and dried
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 eggs
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup white vinegar
¼ cup red wine vinegar

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

LIGHTLY WILTED SPINACH SALAD



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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Time 10m

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons canola oil
1 small red onion, peeled and grated on a cheese grater
1 clove garlic, peeled and lightly smashed
Kosher salt
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3/4 pound spinach leaves, stemmed, washed and dried
3 eggs, hard boiled, peeled and chopped

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the canola oil. Add the onion and garlic clove and cook, stirring gently, for 2 minutes. Season lightly with salt. Discard the garlic clove. Whisk in the cider vinegar and add 1 teaspoon canola oil. Taste for seasoning. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Place a large heatproof bowl over low heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil. When the bowl is warm remove it from the heat and add the spinach. Season lightly with salt and toss with a spoon so the spinach gets coated with the oil and wilts slightly, 1 minute. The spinach should only be partially wilted and still appear somewhat raw. Pour off any water that might accumulate in the bottom of the bowl from wilting and stir in the onion and dressing from the skillet. Add chopped hard-boiled egg. Serve immediately.

CALIFORNIA WILTED SPINACH SALAD



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Make and share this California Wilted Spinach Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 13m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 ounce) package Baby Spinach
1/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon bacon bits
1 orange, peeled and sectioned

Steps:

  • Thoroughly rinse spinach on cold water, remove stems.
  • Dry with paper toweling or spin dry.
  • To prepare dressing: Combine orange juice, vinegar, oil, zest, Worcestershire, salt and pepper.
  • Heat dressing just until it starts to boil.
  • Toss spinach with hot dressings and bacon bits.
  • Garnish with orange sections.

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.

WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS



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Serve this spinach salad with steak, burgers, or goat cheese and crusty bread.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 large shallots, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 bags (10 ounces each) baby spinach
1 teaspoon vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat extra-virgin olive oil over medium-high. Add minced shallots, and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Season with coarse salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring, until shallots are sticky and browned, about 8 minutes. Add water and cook, stirring and scraping up browned bits from skillet, until shallots are dark brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; add whole-grain mustard and red wine vinegar and stir to combine. In a large bowl, place 2 bags (10 ounces each) baby spinach and pour warm dressing over top. Add 1 teaspoon vinegar, toss, and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 g

WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM FETA DRESSING



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Salad     Onion     Appetizer     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Feta     Spinach     Fall     Winter     Healthy     Christmas Eve     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 9-ounce bag fresh spinach leaves
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium red onion, halved, cut into 1/3-inch-thick wedges with some core attached
1 7-ounce package feta cheese, coarsely crumbled
2 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Place spinach in large bowl. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add onion; sauté until brown and softened, about 7 minutes. Transfer to bowl with spinach; remove skillet from heat. Add remaining 3 tablespoons oil and cheese to skillet. Stir to melt cheese slightly, about 1 minute. Stir in vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over spinach; toss to coat and wilt slightly.

WILTED SHIITAKE SPINACH SALAD



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Spinach salad takes on an Asian flair with shiitake mushrooms, baby corn, sesame oil and edamame. A warm rice vinegar dressing and a sprinkling of sesame seeds completes taste experience.-Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
1 cup frozen shelled edamame
6 cups fresh baby spinach
1 medium mango, peeled and sliced
1 cup canned baby corn (cobs cut in half)
1/4 cup sliced radishes
1/4 cup thinly sliced seeded cucumber
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup salted roasted almonds, chopped
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute mushrooms with salt and pepper in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Meanwhile, cook edamame according to package directions. Set aside., In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, mango, corn, radishes, cucumber, cilantro, almonds, onion, mushrooms and edamame., In a small skillet, saute garlic in remaining oil for 1 minute. Add vinegar and pepper flakes; bring to a boil. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 255mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WILTED SPINACH SALAD



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It is much healthier, and just as flavorful, to wilt the spinach in a salad with a warm beet dressing instead of hot bacon dressing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 red onion, sliced into 1/4-inch rings
2 to 3 slices whole-grain bread, cubed
1/2 pound beets (about 2 small beets)
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small shallot, minced
1 tablespoon honey mustard
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
12 ounces spinach, well washed, stems removed
4 ounces button mushrooms, stems trimmed, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Fill a bowl with ice and water; add onion; let sit for 30 minutes. Drain, and set aside. Place bread on a baking tray; toast, tossing occasionally, until golden and crisp, 10 to 15 minutes; set croutons aside to cool.
  • Place beets in a small saucepan, and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain; cool until able to handle. Peel, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; set aside.
  • While beets are cooking, make dressing: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add shallot, and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Whisk in honey mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook, whisking constantly, until sugar has dissolved, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Reduce heat to low; keep dressing warm. Add cooked beet cubes to dressing, and stir to coat.
  • Place onions, spinach, and mushrooms in a bowl. Drizzle with warm dressing; toss to coat evenly. Garnish with croutons. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g, Sodium 361 g

CALIFORNIA SPINACH SALAD



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Colorful and cool - this California spin on spinach salad has a lot going on without a lot of effort.

Provided by Little Bee

Categories     Spinach

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs fresh spinach, washed and dried thoroughly
5 medium ripe Hass avocadoes, seeded, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons limes or 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup ripe olives, thinly sliced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 cups mandarin oranges, drained and quartered
spinach salad dressing (recipe follows)
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dry leaf tarragon, crushed
1 teaspoon dijon-style mustard
2 cups vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In small saucepan, bring vinegar and tarragon to a boil. Cool.
  • Blend mustard and vinegar mixture in deep bowl. Stir well.
  • Gradually add oil, beating until well blended.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Tear spinach into bite size pieces and place in a large mixing bowl. In medium bowl, generously drizzle lime juice over avocado cubes before tossing in salad to prevent browning and to enhance flavor. Add avocados, olives, onions and oranges to mixing bowl and toss together with salad dressing.

WILTED SPINACH VINAIGRETTE



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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Relish this delightful side made using spinach - ready in just 15 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon canola or soybean oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 package (10 ounces) washed fresh spinach leaves, stems removed
1/3 cup raisins
1/4 cup sunflower nuts or pine nuts
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 4-quart nonstick Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook garlic in oil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Add spinach and raisins; cook about 1 minute, stirring constantly, or just until spinach is barely wilted. Remove from heat; stir in sunflower nuts, sugar and vinegar. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, young spinach leaves. Avoid wilted or bruised leaves.
  • To wilt the spinach, heat a large pot or skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach and cook, stirring constantly, until it wilts and is bright green, about 2 minutes.
  • To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
  • To assemble the salad, place the wilted spinach, bacon, mushrooms, hard-boiled eggs, and red onion in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This California Wilted Spinach Salad is a delicious and healthy side dish or main course. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's easy to make. With its fresh spinach, crispy bacon, savory mushrooms, and tangy dressing, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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