Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    5 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    20 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    1.1K

Elevate your salad game with this reimagined classic. Crisp baby spinach meets creamy Swiss cheese, savory bacon, and a tangy warm dressing in a symphony of textures and flavors that's surprisingly simple to create.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    40 g
  • Cholesterol
    293 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    36 g
  • Saturated Fat
    17 g
  • Sodium
    1123 mg
  • Sugar
    26 g
  • Fat
    41 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a large serving bowl, combine the baby spinach, shredded Swiss cheese, sliced hard-cooked eggs, and sliced mushrooms. Sprinkle the 4 crumbled bacon strips and toasted sliced almonds evenly over the top. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Prepare the Warm Bacon Dressing: In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced shallot and garlic, and sauté until the shallot is softened and fragrant. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Whisk in the white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey until well combined. Stir in the remaining 2 crumbled bacon strips. Heat through gently, being careful not to boil. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Immediately pour the warm bacon dressing over the spinach salad. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly. Serve immediately for the best experience.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider using a high-quality, smoky bacon.
Adjust the amount of honey in the dressing to suit your personal preference for sweetness.
If you don't have shallots, a small red onion, finely diced, can be substituted.
Make sure your skillet is not too hot when making the dressing to avoid burning the garlic or shallots.
Serve immediately after tossing to prevent the spinach from wilting too much.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 354 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (10)
  • Remington Treutel

    I doubled the dressing recipe because everyone wanted more!

  • Dusty Jacobi

    Next time, I think I'll try adding some dried cranberries for a little extra sweetness.

  • Stan Lebsack

    My family raved about this salad! Will definitely be making it again.

  • Dante Ortiz

    I didn't have Swiss cheese on hand, so I used Gruyere instead. It was fantastic!

  • Zoila Cremin

    This salad is always a hit when I make it! The warm dressing really wilts the spinach just enough.

  • Mac Mclaughlin

    This is my new go-to salad recipe. Thank you for sharing!

  • Brianne Dicki

    The warm bacon dressing is the key to this recipe. It's so good!

  • Shayna Dietrichanderson

    So easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

  • Nasir Nader

    I added some grilled chicken to make it a complete meal. Delicious!

  • Porter Terry

    I love the combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors in this salad.

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