Simple Wilted Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Simple Wilted Salad, a warm and nourishing twist on traditional greens! This recipe combines tender baby spinach (or your favorite leafy greens) gently wilted in a fragrant garlic-infused olive oil. A tangy-sweet apple cider vinegar and honey dressing adds a vibrant depth of flavor, while a dusting of optional red chili flakes introduces a subtle kick. Finished with a crunchy topping of toasted nuts and an optional garnish of Parmesan cheese, this quick and easy dish comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a cozy side or a light main, this salad is a delightful blend of texture, taste, and wholesome ingredients that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach (or other leafy greens like arugula or kale)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional, for heat)
- 0.25 cup toasted nuts (like almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated (optional)
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach or other leafy greens thoroughly, and set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and let it warm up for about 30 seconds.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Lower the heat slightly and whisk in the apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, black pepper, and optional red chili flakes. Let the mixture heat through for another minute.
Add the greens to the skillet. Toss gently with tongs or a spatula until the greens are just wilted (about 1 to 2 minutes). They should be soft but still vibrant in color.
Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the wilted greens to a serving plate.
Sprinkle toasted nuts over the salad for crunch and, if desired, top with shaved Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
Serve warm immediately as a side dish or light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
650 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.1 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1371 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g | ||
| Protein | 11.4 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 233 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 931 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
