Healthy Cooking Methods & Styles Quick & Easy Healthy Recipes Healthy, Quick & Easy Recipes for Two Healthy Quick & Easy Dinner For Two Warm Spinach Salad with Roasted Red Peppers Be the first to rate & review! 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. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 19, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 5 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 servings Nutrition Profile: Heart Healthy Low-Calorie Low Carbohydrate Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Low Sodium Soy-Free Healthy Immunity Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 123 Calories 9g Fat 7g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved