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Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

Crisp spinach is tossed in a homemade dressing, with bacon, mushrooms, onions and toasted almonds!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 340 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches fresh spinach washed
  • 6 lices Bacon
  • 1 ½ cups sliced mushrooms
  • ½ small red onion sliced
  • ½ cup slivered almonds toasted
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese optional
Dressing
  • bacon drippings
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallot or onion
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Wash and dry spinach. Place in a large bowl and set aside.
  2. Cook bacon until crisp.  Remove from pan and set aside reserving drippings.
  3. Turn bacon drippings down to low and add shallot. Cook 2-3 minutes or until tender. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  4. Add red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard and sugar. Simmer 1 minute. Whisk in olive oil until the dressing is smooth.
  5. Pour warm dressing over spinach and toss. Top with remaining ingredients and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Optional: We love to add sliced hard boiled eggs to this spinach salad.

Nutrition Information

Calories 340 (17%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 305mg (13%) Potassium 343mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 65IU (1%) Vitamin C 2.4mg (3%) Calcium 80mg (8%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 340

% Daily Value*

Calories 340 17%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 305mg 13%
Potassium 343mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 65IU 1%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 3%
Calcium 80mg 8%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

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