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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
- 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.
- For the salad, add some spinach to a bowl. Top with bell pepper, red onion, eggs, crumbled bacon, and candied pecans.
- Drizzle on some balsamic vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
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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.