Best Wilted Spinach Salad With Pickled Shallots And Sherry Vinaigrette Recipes

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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

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 SALAD



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Adapted from the big book of vegetarian. Tossing fresh spinach in a hot vinagrette really brings out the flavor!

Provided by sofie-a-toast

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons minced shallots
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup feta cheese
3 tablespoons thinly sliced black olives

Steps:

  • Place the spinach in a large bowl.
  • In a small skillet over med heat, warm the olive oil. Add the shallot, garlic, sugar, salt, pepper and oregano. Cook, stirring often until the shallot is slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice.
  • Pour the warm dressing over the spinach. Add the feta and olives and toss gently until the spinach is wilted. Serve right away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.2, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 14.8, Sodium 480.6, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.1, Protein 4.2

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