Name: Warm Spinach Salad with Roasted Red Peppers
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 slice turkey bacon; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon sugar or sugar substitute equivalent to 1 teaspoon sugar (see Tip); 1 clove garlic, minced; 0.125 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups fresh baby spinach; 3 tablespoons jarred roasted red sweet peppers, drained and sliced; 2 tablespoons whole almonds or pecans, toasted (see Tip); 1 tablespoon crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese

Warm Spinach Salad with Roasted Red Peppers

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Tasty, good for you and low in carbs--this wilted spinach salad fits the bill. Turkey bacon and reduced-fat feta cheese keep the fat and calories low, while the spinach and roasted sweet peppers add vitamins A and C.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on June 19, 2020

Prep Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Heart Healthy Low-Calorie Low Carbohydrate Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Low Sodium Soy-Free Healthy Immunity

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Ingredients

1 slice turkey bacon
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar or sugar substitute equivalent to 1 teaspoon sugar (see Tip)
1 clove garlic, minced
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups fresh baby spinach
3 tablespoons jarred roasted red sweet peppers, drained and sliced
2 tablespoons whole almonds or pecans, toasted (see Tip)
1 tablespoon crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese

Directions

To prepare the dressing: in a medium skillet, cook bacon according to package directions; remove from skillet. Cool slightly; chop and set aside. In the same skillet, whisk together vinegar, oil, sugar, garlic, and black pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
In a medium bowl, combine chopped bacon, spinach, roasted peppers, almonds, and feta cheese. Drizzle with warm dressing. Toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Tips

Tips: Choose from Splenda(R) Granular or Sweet'N Low(R) bulk or packets as a sugar substitute. Follow package directions to use product amount equivalent to 1 teaspoon sugar. Nutrition Information Per Serving with Substitute: same as below, except 116 cal., 5 g carb. Carb choices: 0

To toast nuts, spread in a shallow baking pan lined with parchment paper. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until golden, shaking pan once or twice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

123	Calories
9g	Fat
7g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 123
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 7g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 5g	10%
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Cholesterol 9mg	3%
Vitamin A 2864IU	57%
Vitamin C 47mg	52%
Folate 61mcg	15%
Sodium 177mg	8%
Calcium 66mg	5%
Iron 1mg	8%
Magnesium 51mg	12%
Potassium 293mg	6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.