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Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Drizzle this delicious homemade balsamic vinaigrette over any salad and instantly elevate it from drab to fab!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 510 kcal
Course: Main Course , Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon red onion peeled and minced
  • 1 teaspoon light brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper plus more to taste
Spinach Salad
  • 10 ounces fresh baby spinach
  • 2 red bell peppers seeded and chopped
  • ¾ red onion peeled and diced
  • 8 hard-boiled eggs
  • 6 ounces feta cheese crumbled
  • 8 trips Bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 4 ounces candied pecans chopped

Instructions

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  1. Add all of the dressing ingredients to a medium mixing bow or mason jar. Whisk together until combined, or cover the jar and shake to mix.
  2. For the salad, add some spinach to a bowl. Top with bell pepper, red onion, eggs, crumbled bacon, and candied pecans.
  3. Drizzle on some balsamic vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Nutritional information includes 2 tablespoons of dressing per salad.
  • You'll need 1 red onion to make the dressing and the salad.
  • Store any leftover dressing in an airtight container in the fridge.

Nutrition Information

Calories 510kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 45g (69%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 25g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 220mg (73%) Sodium 828mg (35%) Potassium 409mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 4613IU (92%) Vitamin C 49mg (54%) Calcium 184mg (18%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 510

% Daily Value*

Calories 510kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 45g 69%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 25g 125%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 220mg 73%
Sodium 828mg 35%
Potassium 409mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 4613IU 92%
Vitamin C 49mg 54%
Calcium 184mg 18%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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