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Light and Zesty Warm Spinach Salad with Egg Whites

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Low-Fat Warm Spinach Salad

Description

This delightful warm spinach salad is a refreshing twist on traditional warm salads that are often heavy and laden with fat. Perfect for a quick meal, this recipe is designed to be light and nutritious, allowing the fresh flavors of spinach and eggs to shine through without the unnecessary calories. Note that the preparation time does not include boiling the eggs.

Ingredients

Ingredient Quantity
Purple onion 1
Hard-boiled eggs 3
Olive oil (for dressing) 12 tsp
Salt and pepper (to taste) 1/2 tsp

Nutritional Information (per serving)

Nutrient Amount
Calories 90.4
Total Fat 4.3 g
Saturated Fat 1.3 g
Cholesterol 159 mg
Sodium 118.4 mg
Total Carbohydrates 6.5 g
Dietary Fiber 2.4 g
Sugars 2 g
Protein 7.5 g

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Onion: Begin by halving the purple onion and slicing it thinly. This will add a lovely sharpness to the salad.

  2. Prepare the Eggs: Halve the hard-boiled eggs, removing the yolks and discarding them. Slice the egg whites into thin pieces.

  3. Mix the Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the sliced onion, olive oil, and sliced egg whites. This mixture will create a delicious dressing that brings the salad together.

  4. Heat the Mixture: Place the bowl in the microwave and heat for approximately 90 seconds, but be mindful that microwave strengths can vary, so check to ensure everything is warm but not overcooked.

  5. Toss with Spinach: Gently stir the warm dressing to coat the onions and egg whites evenly. Then, toss this warm mixture with fresh spinach leaves, allowing the heat to slightly wilt the spinach for added texture.

  6. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salad and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. The amount of onion can be adjusted based on personal preference.

  7. Serve: Enjoy this light, nutritious salad warm, perfect for a quick lunch or a delightful side dish.

Final Note

Keep in mind that while this salad is low in calories and fat, the calculation includes the yolks, which contribute about 55 calories, primarily from fat. Enjoy this guilt-free warm salad as part of your healthy eating plan!

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