Best 9 Wilted Spinach With Apples Feta Cheese Recipes

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Welcome to the culinary journey of creating the perfect wilted spinach with apples and feta cheese dish. This delightful recipe combines the vibrant flavors of fresh spinach, sweet and tangy apples, and creamy feta cheese, resulting in a symphony of textures and tastes. Whether you're seeking a nutritious side dish or a light and refreshing main course, this dish promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Its simplicity belies the complex flavors that await, making it a must-try for both novice and experienced cooks alike. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and embark on this culinary adventure to discover the best recipe for wilted spinach with apples and feta cheese.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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.

SPINACH WITH APPLES AND FETA CHEESE



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A healthy recipe from the book 'Magic Spices' by Donna Weihofen that I have slightly tweaked. The dry mustard in the dressing really adds flavor to this dish, can be eaten as a light meal too...

Provided by Nabiha

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 cups torn spinach
4 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 red apples (sliced or chopped)
2 ounces reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled
1 hard-cooked egg, peeled and crumbled
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Wash spinach, drain well and combine with onions in a large salad bowl. Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, add olive oil, vinegar, sugar, and dry mustard. Bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and toss with spinach.
  • Add apple slices and feta cheese.
  • Toss lightly to mix.
  • Top with egg.
  • Add freshly ground pepper.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 35.3, Sodium 44.2, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 11.6, Protein 2.6

SPINACH AND FETA SAUTE



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Bring home fresh baby spinach and sharp crumbled feta for this simple, mouthwatering accompaniment to chicken or fish.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp. olive oil
6 oz. fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, sauté garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add spinach and almonds; sauté 2 minutes longer or just until spinach is wilted. Sprinkle with cheese.

ELEGANT ORZO WITH WILTED SPINACH AND PINE NUTS



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Orzo pasta with wilted spinach, feta cheese, tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar - goes well with fish or chicken.

Provided by ASCALESE

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup pine nuts
1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach
⅛ cup balsamic vinegar
1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
½ fresh tomato, chopped
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. (Firm or slightly undercooked orzo works best for this dish.) Drain, transfer to a mixing bowl, and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium high heat, stirring to blend. Stir in garlic, basil, and red pepper flakes, and reduce heat to medium. Stir in pine nuts and cook until lightly browned. Add spinach, cover, and cook on low heat for 5 minutes, or until spinach is wilted.
  • Toss spinach mixture with orzo pasta. Portion onto serving plates with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and a sprinkling of crumbled feta cheese and chopped tomatoes. Allow guests to adjust seasoning with salt, as needed. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.1 g, Cholesterol 32.9 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 514.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

SPINACH & FETA SAUTE



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With just the right level of garlic and a pleasant mix of cheese and almonds, this quick side will brighten any plate. You could also try it stuffed in a filet. -Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add spinach and almonds; saute 2 minutes longer or just until spinach is wilted. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

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

FETA-SPINACH MELTS



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Spinach and feta cheese top crisp slices of French bread in the festive-looking hors d'oeuvres sent in by Alina Abbott of Mesa, Arizona. "I've made these appetizers for parties, and everyone raves about them," she writes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach, chopped
1 teaspoon water
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
3 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
3 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
20 slices French baguette (1/2 inch thick)

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine spinach and water. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted, stirring twice; drain and squeeze dry. Add the feta cheese, tomato, onion, mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, salt and dill weed; set aside., Arrange bread on a baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Spread each with about 1 tablespoonful spinach mixture. Broil 3-4 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 400mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WILTED SPINACH AND FETA SALAD WITH OPTIONAL BACON



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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

6 cups fresh baby spinach leaves (washed and dried)
5 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1 medium red onion (cut into 1/4-inch thick wedges with some core attached)
2 hard-boiled eggs (diced)
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Kosher or other coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
Optional bacon - per serving
1 slice bacon (cooked, drained, cooled, and chopped)

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 WITH RAISINS AND APPLES



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Make and share this Wilted Spinach with Raisins and Apples recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Terri F.

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 bunches spinach, washed and dried or 2 (10 ounce) bags prewashed spinach
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup apple, peeled and cubed
4 tablespoons chopped green onions
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat.
  • Add raisins, pine nuts, apples, and onion, and cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until raisins plump.
  • Stir salt into raisin mixture.
  • Add spinach, tossing until spinach is just wilted.
  • Serve immediately, with wedges of lemon to squeeze over spinach if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.6, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 282, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 7.3, Protein 6.4

Tips:

  • Choose tender baby spinach: It wilts quickly and has a milder flavor than mature spinach.
  • Use Granny Smith apples: They hold their shape well and add a tart flavor to the dish.
  • Feta cheese adds a salty, tangy flavor: Use high-quality feta for the best results.
  • Toast the walnuts: Toasting brings out their nutty flavor.
  • Use a light vinaigrette: A simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper is all you need to dress the spinach.
  • Serve immediately: Wilted spinach is best served fresh and warm.

Conclusion:

Wilted spinach with apples, feta cheese, and walnuts is a simple but flavorful side dish that can be enjoyed year-round. With its vibrant colors and textures, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to add some greens to your meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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