Spinach Bacon Salad

Name: Spinach Bacon Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 oz baby spinach; 6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced; 4 eggs, hard-boiled; 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 3 tbsp red wine vinegar; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp granulated sugar; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

A warm-dressed spinach salad with crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, and mushrooms, finished with a tangy hot bacon vinaigrette that lightly wilts the spinach. A true American classic.

30 minEasyServes 4310 cal/serving

AmericanSaladStovetopStandardLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeLow-SodiumCorn-Free

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Ingredients

6 oz baby spinach
6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
4 eggs, hard-boiled
8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp granulated sugar
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

Instructions

1

Hard-boil 4 eggs for 10 minutes, cool in ice water, then peel and quarter.
2

In a large skillet, cook 6 slices diced thick-cut bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 tbsp of drippings.
3

In the same skillet, saute 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes until browned.
4

Reduce heat. Whisk 3 tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tsp granulated sugar into the pan. Season with salt and black pepper.
5

Place 6 oz baby spinach and 1/2 thinly sliced red onion in a large bowl. Pour the warm dressing over and toss quickly.
6

Top with crispy bacon and egg quarters and serve immediately.

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Questions

What can I use instead of Dijon mustard in Spinach Bacon Salad?

The entry for Spinach Bacon Salad calls for 2 tsp Dijon mustard. In its place: Whole-grain or yellow mustard with a few drops of white wine vinegar. Yellow is milder, so use a little more.

Can I use turkey bacon instead of bacon in Spinach Bacon Salad?

Yes. Turkey bacon renders almost no fat, so add a tablespoon of oil wherever the method counts on the drippings. As written, the entry for Spinach Bacon Salad uses 6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced.

Is Spinach Bacon Salad gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Spinach Bacon Salad is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the Dijon.

How many carbs are in Spinach Bacon Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 11 g of carbohydrate in about 310 calories, with 18 g protein and 19 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 320 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Spinach Bacon Salad?

It is not a good candidate. Once dressed, the spinach will wilt within hours, so keep the dressing apart and toss Spinach Bacon Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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