Warm Spinach And Basil Salad Recipe

This vibrant Warm Spinach and Basil Salad is a quick and easy recipe bursting with fresh flavors! Simple ingredients like creamy spinach, fragrant basil, crunchy pine nuts, salty prosciutto, and sharp Parmesan cheese come together in a warm, satisfying salad that's perfect for a light lunch or a memorable side dish. Get ready to impress your taste buds!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 301 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 4.0 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Warm Spinach And Basil Salad

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How to Make Warm Spinach And Basil Salad

  1. Preheat skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and once hot add minced garlic and pine nuts.
  2. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until pine nuts are lightly golden brown.
  3. Add thinly sliced prosciutto to the skillet and cook for another minute, until heated through.
  4. While the prosciutto and pine nuts are cooking, combine the spinach and basil in a large salad bowl.
  5. Once the prosciutto is heated through, pour the warm mixture over the spinach and basil.
  6. Gently toss to coat the spinach and basil with the olive oil, garlic, pine nuts, and prosciutto.
  7. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  8. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy your warm, delicious salad!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

26g

Carbs

1g