Are you looking for a warm and comforting dish that is easy to prepare and packed with flavor? Look no further than a warm spinach salad with tomatoes. This delectable salad combines the earthy taste of spinach with the sweetness of tomatoes, topped with a tangy dressing, and finished with a sprinkling of cheese. It's a perfect side dish for any main course or a light and healthy meal on its own.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
WARM SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON, TOMATOES, AND PECANS
The bacon and the pecans add crunch to this delicious salad. You can substitute baby spinach in this recipe for a more tender bite, but we like how the flat-leaf wilts.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pecans on a rimmed baking sheet, and toast in oven until golden and fragrant, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Pour off all but 3 tablespoons fat from skillet.
- Add onion to skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes, vinegar, and sugar; simmer until liquid thickens slightly and tomatoes are heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Place spinach in a large bowl, and pour hot tomato-onion mixture over; toss quickly to coat and wilt spinach. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with reserved pecans and bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 11 g
TOMATO SPINACH SALAD
When she serves fresh spinach tossed with a creamy dill dressing, Ruth Seitz of Columbus Junction, Iowa receives plenty of compliments. "The recipe is a longtime favorite," she says.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine first six ingredients; shake well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, in a large salad bowl combine spinach and tomatoes. Shake dressing; drizzle over salad and toss.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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.
WARM SPINACH SALAD WITH TOMATOES
Knock their socks off with this beautiful bistro-style warm spinach salad! Serve a delicious Warm Spinach Salad with Tomatoes in just 20 minutes.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Line shallow pan with foil; set aside. Spread sugar onto bottom of small nonstick skillet; top with nuts. Cook on medium-low heat 5 min. or until sugar is completely melted and golden brown, tilting skillet to evenly distribute sugar if necessary. Stir until nuts are evenly coated. Immediately spread into prepared pan; cool completely.
- Microwave tomatoes and dressing in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 3 min. or until tomatoes are slightly softened and dressing is heated through, stirring after 2 min.
- Cover platter with spinach; top with tomato mixture, cream cheese, onions and nuts. Toss lightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g
WARM SPINACH SALAD
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 22m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
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
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 15m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
WARM SPINACH SALAD
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
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.
PAN SEARED SEA BASS WITH WARM SPINACH SALAD
For the best flavor, start with the freshest sea bass fillets you can buy and the spinach salad will complement it perfectly.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large heavy skillet heat 2 tablespoons CRISCO® Oil over medium-high heat, until hot but not smoking. Sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper. Cook on one side, about 7 minutes, or until golden brown. Carefully turn each fillet; cook 5 minutes more. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining CRISCO® Oil to the pan. Add onions, mushrooms, tomato, spinach, bacon and sunflower seeds; saute quickly over medium-high heat. Add vinegar; toss and cook just until warm. Place spinach mixture on 4 serving plates; top each with a sea bass fillet.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 100.7 mg, Fat 29.9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 46.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 865.7 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
SPINACH SALAD WITH PECANS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO
Make and share this Spinach Salad With Pecans and Sun-Dried Tomato recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Saute the mushrooms, set aside and keep warm.
- Place spinach, pecans and chopped sun-dried tomatoes in a medium bowl, toss evenly.
- Add warm mushrooms, lightly toss again.
- Add vinegar/oil mixture, toss to coat.
- Serve immediately.
- The quantities of vinegar, raspberry olive oil, salt and pepper: Whisk small amount, taste, and adjust to your liking.
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
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe spinach. Avoid wilted or yellowed leaves.
- To save time, use pre-washed spinach. Just be sure to dry it thoroughly before using.
- To add a bit of extra flavor, try using a variety of tomatoes. For example, you could use cherry tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, or even heirloom tomatoes.
- If you don't have any balsamic vinegar on hand, you can use white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar instead.
- Feel free to add other ingredients to your salad, such as crumbled bacon, chopped walnuts, or sliced hard-boiled eggs.
Conclusion:
Warm spinach salad with tomatoes is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover spinach. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this salad is sure to become a favorite.
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