Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing

Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing

Fresh spinach leaves come alive with the warmth and smoky flavor of a rich hot bacon dressing, complemented by hard-boiled eggs and sliced mushrooms.

American15 min⚠ Contains 2 allergen(s)
Good source of proteinGood source of vitamin C

Ingredients

Nutrition (per serving, makes 3)

Calories143 kcal
Protein11.4 g
Carbs5.5 g
Fat8.6 g
Fiber1.7 g
Sugar2.8 g
Sodium411 mg
Vitamin C17.8 mg
Iron2.3 mg
Calcium80 mg
Potassium502 mg

Estimated values.

Steps

  1. 1Wash and dry the fresh spinach leaves. Slice red onion and mushrooms. Quarter hard-boiled eggs.
  2. 2In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon, crumble, and set aside, reserving the rendered bacon fat in the skillet.
  3. 3To the warm bacon fat, add apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper, whisking until the dressing is smooth and slightly thickened.
  4. 4In a large bowl, combine spinach, sliced red onion, mushrooms, and quartered eggs.
  5. 5Pour the hot bacon dressing directly over the salad ingredients and toss immediately to coat.
  6. 6Sprinkle with crumbled bacon just before serving.