Wilted Spinach Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Wilted Spinach Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette. Featuring tender baby spinach gently wilted under a warm, tangy dressing made with sherry vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this dish balances bold flavors with a hint of sweetness. Crispy bacon bits add a savory crunch, while sautéed shallots and garlic infuse the salad with aromatic depth. Slivered almonds provide an optional nutty garnish for added texture. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy salad makes a perfect side dish or light meal. Serve it warm to enjoy the full richness of its flavor-packed vinaigrette. Ideal for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this spinach salad is a true standout!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach
- 4 slices Bacon
- 1 large Shallot
- 1 clove Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Slivered almonds (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the baby spinach thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside in a large serving bowl.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and crumble once cooled. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings in the skillet.
Thinly slice the shallot and mince the garlic. Add them to the skillet with the bacon drippings and sauté over medium heat until translucent and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
Whisk together the sherry vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
Reduce the skillet heat to low. Pour the vinaigrette mixture into the skillet with the shallots and garlic. Stir and heat gently for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, being careful not to let it boil.
Immediately pour the warm vinaigrette over the baby spinach in the serving bowl. Toss gently to wilt the spinach slightly.
Top the salad with crumbled bacon and slivered almonds, if using. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
610 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.3 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1978 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.1 g | ||
| Protein | 19.6 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 244 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 428 mg | 9% | |
*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.
