Best 9 Wilted Spinach And Almond Salad Recipes

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Wilted spinach and almond salad is a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that combines the earthy flavor of wilted spinach with the nutty crunch of toasted almonds. Dressed with a light vinaigrette, this salad is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a versatile side dish or a light main course. Whether you're looking for a healthy lunch option or a refreshing addition to your dinner table, this recipe is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

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

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.

SPINACH AND STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH WARM BACON VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 ounces baby spinach
1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sliced almonds
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the spinach, strawberries and shallots in a large bowl.
  • Toast the almonds in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl or plate and set aside to cool.
  • Put the bacon in a cold medium skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate; leave the bacon fat in the pan.
  • Take the skillet off the heat and stir in the mustard and sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Add the vinegar and then whisk in the olive oil. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the bacon and almonds to the salad, pour over the bacon vinaigrette, and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

WILTED SPINACH AND ALMOND SALAD



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This is a vegetarian-friendly version of wilted spinach salad. You can leave the eggs out and replace honey with agave or sugar to make it vegan.

Provided by MSTRECKE

Categories     Spinach Salad

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 cups chopped fresh spinach
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon salt
¼ red onion, very thinly sliced
2 hard-boiled eggs, thinly sliced
½ cup sliced toasted almonds
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place spinach in a large serving bowl.
  • Heat canola oil, sesame oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and salt in a skillet; bring to a boil. Pour hot dressing over spinach. Toss immediately to coat all the leaves with hot dressing. wilting the spinach.
  • Cook and stir onion in the same skillet; coat onion with any remaining dressing in the skillet.
  • Divide wilted spinach among 4 plates; sprinkle each with hard-boiled egg, onion, and toasted almonds. Season with black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 106 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 723 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

SPINACH ALMOND SALAD



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 3 or 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups spinach leaves
1/4 pound mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoon tarragon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon crushed tarragon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Remove tough stems from spinach; wash and dry and tear into bite-size pieces. Place in serving bowl with mushrooms and almonds.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in saucepan and heat to boiling. Pour hot dressing over salad and toss. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 95, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 26 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

SPINACH ALMOND SALAD



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"I'm asked for the recipe every time I serve this salad. It's just lovely." -Jennie Richards, Riverton, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 large tart apples, thinly sliced
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a blender, combine the sugar, vinegar, onion and salt; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SPINACH SALAD WITH ALMONDS



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Sugared almonds provide fun crunch in this slightly sweet spinach salad. You can easily double the recipe when entertaining a larger group.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2-1/4 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
5 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash paprika

Steps:

  • In a small heavy skillet, melt sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add almonds; stir to coat. Spread on foil to cool; break apart. In a salad bowl, gently toss the spinach and raspberries., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad. Sprinkle with sugared almonds; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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 SALAD WITH NUTS AND CHEESE



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Every bite in this salad is a surprise. You can make this salad even easier by spiking prepared salad dressing with dried cranberries, feta and onions.

Provided by Skippy BW

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon pine nuts
4 ounces prewashed Baby Spinach
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 pinch sugar
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons golden raisins or 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 teaspoons minced red onions

Steps:

  • To make salad: Put pine nuts in microwavable bowl and heat on high 30 seconds. Stir then heat another 30 seconds or until golden brown.
  • Place spinach in large microwave safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave high 1 minute. Toss and microwave another 30 seconds, or until wilted.
  • To make dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and sugar.
  • Stir in cheese, raisins and red onion. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Pour over spinach and toss; sprinkle with pine nuts and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.5, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 25.2, Sodium 409.4, Carbohydrate 24.9, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 14.9, Protein 9.3

WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH SHERRY VINAIGRETTE



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This healthy spinach salad is big on flavor with rich sherry vinegar, a touch of smoky paprika and briny olives. From Eating Well magazine, October 2008.

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 6 1 1/2 cup serving, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces fresh spinach (washed, drained, patted dry)
1/2 cup thinly sliced shallot
1/3 cup sherry wine vinegar or 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional) or 1/4 teaspoon hot paprika (optional)
1/3 cup reduced-sodium vegetable broth or 1/3 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped black olives, such as Kalamata

Steps:

  • Place spinach in a large bowl.
  • Place shallot, vinegar and oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook, stirring often, until the liquid is nearly evaporated.
  • Add almonds and paprika (if using) and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
  • Stir in broth and olives and bring to a simmer.
  • Immediately pour the dressing over the spinach and toss until slightly wilted.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.3, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 99.9, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 0.3, Protein 2.6

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender spinach for the best results. Wilted spinach should have a deep green color and no signs of yellowing or wilting.
  • If you don't have blanched almonds, you can toast them yourself. Simply spread the almonds on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to your salad, such as crumbled bacon, hard-boiled eggs, or sliced mushrooms.
  • For a lighter dressing, you can use lemon juice or white vinegar instead of balsamic vinegar.
  • Serve the salad immediately after dressing it, as the spinach will wilt more as it sits.

Conclusion:

Wilted spinach and almond salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed all year round. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables, and it's also a good source of fiber and protein. The salad is also very versatile, so you can easily customize it to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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