Warm Spinach Salad with Honey-Garlic Vinaigrette

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
23%
Warm Spinach Salad with Honey-Garlic Vinaigrette
10 min.
6
138kcal

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Looking for a quick and delicious way to elevate your salad game? Our Warm Spinach Salad with Honey-Garlic Vinaigrette is the perfect solution! This vibrant dish is not only vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free, but it also comes together in just 10 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings.

The star of this salad is the fresh baby spinach, which provides a nutrient-packed base, complemented by the earthy flavors of thinly sliced button mushrooms. Toasted almonds add a delightful crunch, while the warm honey-garlic vinaigrette brings everything together with its sweet and savory notes. The combination of garlic and shallots sautéed to perfection creates an aromatic dressing that will tantalize your taste buds.

Whether you're serving it as a side dish, an antipasti platter, or a light starter, this salad is sure to impress your guests. With only 138 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying a burst of flavors and textures. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to whip up this delightful warm spinach salad that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup almonds toasted sliced
  • 12 cups baby spinach 
  • cups mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 0.3 cup canola oil 
  • tablespoon apple cider vinegar 
  • medium garlic clove thinly sliced
  • teaspoons honey 
  • medium shallots thinly sliced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Combine spinach, mushrooms, and almonds in a large serving bowl; set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. When it shimmers, add garlic and shallot and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook until garlic is browned, about 2 minutes, then add vinegar and stir to incorporate.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in honey until dissolved.
  4. Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss to coat.
  5. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories138kcal
Protein10.06%
Fat70.51%
Carbs19.43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.71
Glycemic Load
1.86
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
19.451739192657%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.09mg
Catechin
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin
0.1mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.44mg
Isorhamnetin
0.1mg
Kaempferol
3.85mg
Myricetin
0.23mg
Quercetin
2.42mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:138.4kcal
6.92%
Fat:11.6g
17.85%
Saturated Fat:0.89g
5.55%
Carbohydrates:7.19g
2.4%
Net Carbohydrates:4.9g
1.78%
Sugar:3.32g
3.69%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:50.01mg
2.17%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.72g
7.45%
Vitamin K:296.51µg
282.39%
Vitamin A:5626.54IU
112.53%
Manganese:0.69mg
34.31%
Folate:125.04µg
31.26%
Vitamin E:3.84mg
25.59%
Vitamin C:18.34mg
22.24%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17.01%
Magnesium:62.05mg
15.51%
Potassium:487.63mg
13.93%
Copper:0.23mg
11.42%
Iron:2.02mg
11.21%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.45%
Fiber:2.29g
9.15%
Vitamin B3:1.75mg
8.75%
Phosphorus:80.45mg
8.04%
Calcium:75.24mg
7.52%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.74%
Selenium:4.02µg
5.74%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.59%
Zinc:0.64mg
4.29%
Source:Chow