Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
This hearty spinach salad combines crisp greens, smoky bacon, creamy eggs, and melty cheese, all topped with a sweet-tangy warm bacon dressing that lightly wilts the spinach for a perfectly comforting bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's satisfying enough for a meal or elevated enough for a dinner party side.
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Ingredients
- 10 oz baby spinach leaves
- 4 large eggs hard-cooked and sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 3/4 cup Swiss cheese shredded
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds toasted
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small shallot minced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Arrange spinach in a large salad bowl and top with sliced eggs, mushrooms, crumbled bacon, shredded Swiss cheese, and toasted almonds.
- In a small skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add shallot and garlic, cooking for about 2 minutes until softened.
- Stir in vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey. Add crumbled bacon and bring to a gentle simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Immediately pour the warm dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Serve warm.
Notes
Try swapping in balsamic vinegar for a richer variation, or add avocado or grilled chicken for a heartier main dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 32.8gProtein: 23gFat: 25.4gSaturated Fat: 7.8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 213mgSodium: 932mgFiber: 3.1gSugar: 24.3g
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