Warm Spinach & Potato Salad
September 9, 2011 § 20 Comments
I realize that I left off at somewhat of a cliffhanger when I published this post. At the time I had so many negative thoughts swirling through my head. What if my ankle doesn’t heal in time for the Cross Country season? Will I be able to run? How exactly do you stretch an ankle? Should I buy an ankle brace of some sort? Should I go to a doctor?
I was worried, but thankfully I had nothing at all to worry about. I took a week or so off from running and my ankle pretty much healed itself. Of course, it’s still something I have to be careful about but, to be honest, I pretty much forgot about it up until a week or so ago.
Over the past few weeks I was surprised by the amount of tweets I have received from readers asking if my ankle was feeling any better since it’s been almost a month since I hurt it. I was so touched I realized that, even though this is a food blog, you still deserve to be filled in on my running (and school and life) stuff more often!
Long story short:
- My ankle is completely healed.
- I only took a week off from running and have been running almost every day with the team since then.
- I actually set a new personal distance record for myself a few days ago – 5 miles without stopping!
- My ankle also carried me through a rather intense Track workout I completed with my friend Emily yesterday – 12 x 400 intervals at 6:30/mile pace. (Pretty darn fast for me!)
- My first Cross Country meet of the season is next Saturday!
Okay, now lets move on to the food - Warm Spinach & Potato Salad.
You might be wondering how that has anything to do with running. It doesn’t. I just really like potatoes and this salad! 
Warm Spinach & Potato Salad
“Warm, pan-fried potatoes, baby spinach, and a delicious red wine dijon dressing are all that is needed to make this salad a success. Top with swiss cheese and black pepper to bring this salad to a whole new level.”
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 medium white potatoes, cleaned and diced into ½-inch cubes (about 1 ½ pounds)
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about ¾ cup)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- juice of ½ a lemon
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 4 cups baby spinach, rinsed and drained
- 2 slices deli-style swiss cheese, torn into small pieces
- salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add potatoes; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until potatoes are tender and browned, about 12-15 minutes. Add chopped onion for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine vinegar, mustard, lemon juice, and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Add spinach (do not toss); set aside.
- When potatoes and onions are done cooking, immediately transfer to bowl with spinach and salad dressing. Toss salad until spinach is slightly wilted, and divide into servings. Top with swiss cheese.
Yield: 4 servings
Enjoy!
Mmmm nothing like warm potatoes!
Yum! Spinach and Potato are one of my favourite combos! Looks great
I think I could eat this dish everyday, Erica!
Glad you’re all healed up. Congrats on your running triumphs!
I think im going to make this really soon, it looks really good!
This looks really incredibly awesome. So light and healthy, yum.
Yum! Two of my favorite things: potatoes and spinach!
Girl, I hear ya on the ankle pain! That is no fun! Ice is your best friend.
A 6:30 pace is INSANE!! Wow! I’m glad to hear you’re all healed
Congrats on your PDR!
Thanks, Kate!
Potatoes are sometimes just a necessity-and well, spinach is always necessary! This sounds like something I must make this weekend. My whole family will love this….that is, if I leave them any!
YAAAAY your ankle is all goods!! Getting pumped for shore coaches yet? I AM! I should eat this potato salad to carbo load.. I love the vinegar dressings on potato salad rather than mayo. Love the addition of spinach!
Shore Coaches at Holmdel? You bet I am!
Glad you’re feeling better! The potatoes look awesome!
So glad to hear that your ankle is better! These potatoes look great!
Good Lord, a 6:30 pace? Go girl!
Oh, and this looks fabulous, as usual!
Looks so hearty and delicious. AND healthy as a bonus!
I love potatoes…especially skillet potatoes like these! Yum!
I’m glad your ankle is healed! And this looks delicious. I love potatoes when they’re golden brown and crisp.
This is such a simple recipe but looks so tasty!
Really love your blog
Such great ideas! Much love xx
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