Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
My spinach salad with warm bacon dressing features crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, mushrooms, and onion, all dressed with a warm bacon vinaigrette. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 171kcal
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1/4 large red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sauteed mushrooms or fresh mushrooms
- 2 hard boiled eggs sliced
- 4 slices thick cut bacon roughly chopped
For the warm bacon dressing
- 2 tablespoons bacon rendering bacon grease
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, toss together the spinach, sliced onions, sauteed mushrooms, and boiled eggs.
- Add the chopped bacon to a non-stick pan and place it over medium heat. Fry the bacon for 3-5 minutes, until crispy. Remove the bacon and add it to the salad.
- Pour the bacon grease (rendering) into a small bowl, then whisk in the red wine vinegar and Dijon mustard. Toss it through the salad and serve immediately.
Video
Notes
- Bacon: Turkey bacon works well.
- Make ahead: Up to 3 days in advance. Keep the dressing and the salad separate.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Sodium: 283mg | Potassium: 410mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 4236IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg | NET CARBS: 1g