Wilted Spinach Salad
Fresh spinach wilts beneath a warm, sweet-tangy dressing made with white sugar, white vinegar, and red wine vinegar, while crisp bacon and sliced green onions add smoky, savory contrast. Topped with hard-boiled eggs, this hearty salad makes a satisfying lunch or a light dinner served warm.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Wilted Spinach Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 70 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Place eggs in a medium saucepan with enough cold water to cover. Bring the water to a boil, then immediately remove from the heat. Cover and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the eggs from the hot water, cool, peel, and chop.
- 3
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned. Drain, crumble, and set aside, reserving the drippings in the skillet.
- 4
Toss spinach and green onions together in a large bowl.
- 5
Heat the reserved drippings over low heat. Whisk the remaining eggs, sugar, white vinegar, and red wine vinegar together in a small bowl; add the mixture to the warm drippings and whisk until thickened, about 1 minute.
- 6
Pour the warm dressing over the spinach, add the crumbled bacon, and toss to coat. Garnish with chopped egg.
- Calories 343.95 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 31.01 g Good Source 62%
- Carbohydrate 17.59 g 6%
- Total Fat 16.69 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 6.31 g High 32%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 260.65 mg High 87%
- Sodium 698.44 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 2.9 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 10.53 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 125.97 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 3.69 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 498.56 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 501.35 mcg Good Source 56%
- Vitamin C 12.14 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.99 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Wilted Spinach Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Eggs, Fully Cooked Bacon, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 343.95 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Wilted Spinach Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Wilted Spinach Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Eggs, Fully Cooked Bacon, Green Onion, Red Wine Vinegar. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Wilted Spinach Salad?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 343.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Wilted Spinach Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Wilted Spinach Salad healthy?
- Wilted Spinach Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 343.95 calories and 31.01 g of protein, or 62% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 698.44 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.31 g (32% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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