Wilted Spinach Salad with Nuts and Cheese
Delight your taste buds with this Wilted Spinach Salad with Nuts and Cheese, a warm and satisfying dish that's both elegant and easy to prepare. Fresh baby spinach is gently wilted under a warm, tangy balsamic dressing infused with sautéed red onions and garlic, creating a beautifully tender base. Topped with the irresistible crunch of toasted walnuts, the creamy tang of crumbled goat cheese, and bursts of flavor from julienned sun-dried tomatoes, this salad is a perfect blend of textures and flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a quick yet sophisticated appetizer or side. Packed with wholesome ingredients, this salad is a flavorful way to elevate any meal. Keywords: wilted spinach salad, warm spinach salad, balsamic dressing, goat cheese, nuts and cheese salad, quick salad recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups baby spinach
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 medium, thinly sliced red onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup toasted walnuts
- 0.5 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 0.25 cup, julienned sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach thoroughly and place it in a large mixing bowl.
Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Add the thinly sliced red onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute until the mixture is warmed through.
Pour the warm dressing over the spinach in the bowl. Gently toss the spinach with tongs until it just begins to wilt.
Divide the wilted spinach salad among serving plates.
Top each salad with toasted walnuts, crumbled goat cheese, and julienned sun-dried tomatoes.
Serve immediately while the salad is still warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1281 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.2 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.7 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 1946 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.5 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 40.4 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 495 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 954 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.
