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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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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Comfort Food, Gluten-Free, Quick Meals, Salad, Weeknight Dinners
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 420 kcal

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

Calories: 420kcal
Keyword 20-minute meal, protein-packed, spinach, Swiss cheese, warm bacon dressing
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