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Classic Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

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You make this classic spinach salad with bacon and eggs, tossed in a tangy, warm bacon vinaigrette. It is a simple, flavorful side dish that works for any meal.

Ingredients

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  • 10 oz fresh baby spinach, washed and dried
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
  • 1/4 cup croutons or toasted walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon until crisp. Remove bacon from the pan, reserving 3 tablespoons of the hot bacon grease in the skillet. Crumble the cooked bacon and set aside.
  2. Prepare the warm bacon dressing: To the reserved hot bacon grease in the skillet, add 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk this mixture over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat immediately.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the washed spinach, sliced red onion, and any optional ingredients like mushrooms or walnuts.
  4. Pour the warm bacon dressing over the spinach mixture. Toss gently until the spinach is lightly wilted and coated.
  5. Transfer the salad to serving plates. Top evenly with the crumbled bacon and chopped hard-boiled eggs. Serve right away.

Notes

  • For a sweeter dressing, increase the sugar in the dressing to 1 1/2 tablespoons.
  • You can substitute toasted pecans or slivered almonds for walnuts if you prefer a different crunch.
  • If you do not want wilted spinach, let the dressing cool slightly before tossing it with the greens.

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