Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMax's Oyster BarWarm Baby Kale & Spinach Salad Recipe

Warm Baby Kale & Spinach Salad Recipe

Inspired by Max's Oyster Bar
Time30m
Serves4

Make Warm Baby Kale & Spinach Salad Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Toppings

Dressing

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Wash the Greens

    Thoroughly wash the baby kale and fresh spinach under cold running water. Drain and pat dry with a clean towel.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Toppings

    Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and roughly chop the walnuts. Set aside.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the Greens

    In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the baby kale and spinach, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat.

  2. 4

    Toast the Walnuts

    In a separate small pan, toast the walnuts over medium-low heat for about 3-5 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Dressing

  1. 5

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Combine the Salad

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the sautéed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, toasted walnuts, and feta cheese.

  2. 7

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.

  3. 8

    Serve

    Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual plates and serve warm.

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