Best Warm Spinach And Dried Fig Salad From Sun Maid Recipes

WARM SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp of oil in heavy frying pan over medium- high heat until hot, but not smoking.
• Add the bacon and saute, stirring occasionally for 4 mins or until browned.
• Reduce heat to a minimum, add pine nuts and cook for 1 min, stirring occasionally Add the garlic and cook, stirring for 30 seconds.
• Add the spinach, vinegar and remaining tbsp of oil and cook, tossing gently for 15 seconds, or until the spinach is warm and a bit wilted.
• Transfer to serving plates, sprinkle with parmesan and serve immediately.

WARM SPINACH SALAD WITH SOFT-POACHED EGGS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring 1 quart of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and the eggs and simmer over medium high heat for 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, move the eggs to a bowl of cold water and let sit for 3 to 4 minutes. Keep the pan of hot water on the stove over low heat.
• Meanwhile, put the spinach in a large bowl. In a medium skillet, combine the olive oil, sherry and balsamic vinegars, shallots and thyme, and boil for 1 minute.
• Crack the eggs all over and gently peel them under warm running water, keeping them whole. Using a slotted spoon, slip the eggs in the hot water for 30 seconds.
• Pour the warm dressing over the spinach, season with salt and pepper and toss. Mound the salad on plates, top each with an egg and serve.

WARM SPINACH SALAD WITH FETA AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Heat a non-stick skillet, add olive oil, onion, feta cheese and olives. Saute until onions soften and cheese begins to melt.
• Add vinegar and remove from heat. Immediately add spinach, turning the spinach with tongs so that it gets evenly coated with dressing in pan (when it begins to wilt it shrinks like crazy).
• Divide salad between four plates, doing your best to evenly distribute onions and olives.
• Grind black pepper over the top and serve immediately.

WARM SPINACH SALAD WITH APPLES, BACON, AND CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; toss well.
• Combine vinegar, sugar, juice, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook 1 minute.
• Remove from heat, and stir in sour cream. Drizzle warm dressing over spinach mixture; toss well.
• Sprinkle with bacon; serve immediately.