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Bourbon Spinach Salad Recipe with Bacon & Avocado
Celebrate Mardi Gras with a spinach salad tossed with a bourbon dressing, and topped with creamy avocado and salty bacon.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 242 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
The Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 teaspoon molasses
- ½ teaspoon agave nectar or honey
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
The Salad:
- 6 cups packed fresh spinach leaves, stems removed
- 3 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 roasted red pepper 2 halves, cut into thin strips
- 1 avocado chopped
Instructions
The Dressing:
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, bourbon, molasses, agave nectar (or honey), salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil.
- Set the saucepan over medium-low heat, whisking occasionally, until warm.
Cup of Yum
The Salad:
- In a large serving bowl, combine the spinach leaves, crumbled bacon, roasted peppers and avocado. Pour in the dressing and toss gently. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Serving
1.75Cups + 1.5 tablespoon Dressing
Calories
242kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
349mg
(15%)
Potassium
567mg
(16%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
4340IU
(87%)
Vitamin C
21.9mg
(24%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.75Cups + 1.5 tablespoon Dressing | |
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 349mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 567mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 4340IU | 87% |
| Vitamin C | 21.9mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.