Spinach Salad Dressing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
290 kcal
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Course
Salad, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Spinach Salad Dressing
Description
Spinach Salad Dressing highlights a balanced mix of acidity and sweetness achieved by red wine vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, with the savory kick of garlic. The salad ingredients contribute a variety of textures: tender spinach leaves, creamy hard-boiled eggs, crispy bacon, and crisp-sliced mushrooms and onions. The dressing is shaken to emulsify the oil and vinegar and chilled for at least an hour, which enhances its flavor integration. Tossing the dressing just before serving keeps the salad crisp and appealing. Adding feta cheese provides a tangy, creamy finish that complements the smoky bacon and fresh vegetables.
This salad can be served as a starter or a light main. The components and dressing are simple but come together for a fresh, satisfying experience. The inclusion of bacon and egg makes it filling enough for a meal without being heavy.
Refrigerate the prepared dressing in a sealed jar for 2 to 3 days, shaking it before each use. This makes the recipe convenient for advance preparation.
Ingredients
Dressing
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 ½ teaspoons honey
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon salt or to taste
Salad
- 8 cups spinach fresh
- 2 egg sliced, hard boiled
- 8 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 3 green onions sliced
- 2 to 3 white mushrooms sliced
- ¼ cup feta cheese optional, crumbled
Instructions
- Combine dressing ingredients in a small jar with a lid. Shake well to combine and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- Toss dressing with spinach just before serving.
- Add remaining ingredients on top of salad. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Refrigerate the salad dressing for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Store the dressing in a sealed jar in the refrigerator and shake well before use; it keeps for 2 to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 290 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 290 | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 385mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3935IU | 79% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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