Best 11 Easy Wilted Spinach Salad Recipes

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Are you in search of a quick, nutritious, and flavorful dish to add to your culinary repertoire? Look no further than our comprehensive guide to preparing an "easy wilted spinach salad". This delightful salad combines fresh, tender spinach with a medley of vibrant ingredients to create a dish that is both visually appealing and packed with nutrients. Whether you're seeking a light lunch option, a refreshing side dish, or a healthy dinner alternative, our article will provide you with all the inspiration and guidance you need to craft this delectable salad with ease. Let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of creating the perfect easy wilted spinach salad.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

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

WILTED SPINACH



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Delicious wilted spinach with a simple Mediterranean dressing.

Provided by KNIVES0UT1979

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic
1 pinch sea salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
4 ounces baby spinach
1 ½ tablespoons pine nuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Place the spinach over boiling water in a pot fitted with a steamer basket, and steam 2 to 3 minutes, until wilted but not soggy.
  • Toss spinach in a bowl with the dressing, and sprinkle with pine nuts to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 209.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

WILTED SPINACH SALAD



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I served this terrific salad to guests and it was a hit! Pour the hot dressing over the salad right before serving time. I found this recipe in an old Farm Journal cookbook. Cook time is for the time it takes to boil the eggs and fry the bacon.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Spinach

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups spinach, washed,drained very well and torn into bite-size pieces
1/4 cup sliced green onion
3 hardboiled egg, coarsely chopped
5 slices bacon, chopped
1/4 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine spinach, onions and eggs in a large salad bowl.
  • Cook bacon in skillet until crispy; remove bacon and drain on paper towels.
  • Pour off all but 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings.
  • Add vinegar, water, sugar, salt and pepper to bacon drippings, heat to boiling, stirring to blend.
  • Pour over spinach mixture; toss gently.
  • Sprinkle with bacon.

WILTED SPINACH WITH GARLIC AND OIL



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 9m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound triple washed spinach, stems removed
1/2 teaspoon ground or freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add oil and garlic. Saute garlic in oil 2 or 3 minutes. Add spinach to the pan in stages. Fill the pan with leaves and turn leaves in warm oil until they wilt. Add more spinach to the skillet and repeat the process until all of the spinach is incorporated. Season the wilted spinach with salt and pepper and nutmeg, then serve.

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.

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 :

EASY WILTED SPINACH SALAD



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This is a really tastey spinach salad... I normally serve it with some sort of steak, but it would work with pretty much anything... We eat it warm and never have any leftovers, but I think it would be good cold as well.

Provided by JackandDawn

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 bunches Baby Spinach
6 ounces balsamic vinegar
1/4 white onion, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 ounces dried cranberries
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/8 cup pine nuts

Steps:

  • Cook the onions untill translucent in the olive oil.
  • Add garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Add the Baslamic Vinegar.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce to 1/2 origional.
  • Add Spinach leaves and cook untill wilted (2-5 minutes).
  • Move spinach to serving bowl.
  • Roast pine nuts over medium heat.
  • Add pine nuts and dried crainberries to spinach and mix.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.4, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 291, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 17.5, Protein 12

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



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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

WILTED SPINACH



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Enjoy this wilted spinach drizzled with lime juice that's ready in just 30 minutes - perfect for a side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 slice bacon, cut up
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 lb spinach leaves
2 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, bacon and garlic in oil 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp; reduce heat to low.
  • Stir in salt, pepper and nutmeg. Gradually add spinach. Toss just until spinach is wilted. Drizzle with lime juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (about 1/2 cup), Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

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

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, young spinach leaves.
  • Wash the spinach leaves thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit.
  • Dry the spinach leaves thoroughly before adding them to the salad.
  • Use a light hand when dressing the salad, as too much dressing will overpower the delicate flavor of the spinach.
  • Serve the salad immediately after preparing it, as the spinach will wilt and become less flavorful over time.

Conclusion:

Wilted spinach salad is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover spinach. With its simple ingredients and light dressing, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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