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.
American⏱ 15 min⚠ Contains 2 allergen(s)
✨ Good source of protein✨ Good source of vitamin C
Ingredients
- Fresh spinach6 cups
- Bacon4 slices
- Red onion0.25 small
- Hard-boiled egg2 large
- White mushroom1 cup
- Apple cider vinegar3 tablespoons
- Granulated sugar1 teaspoon
- Dijon mustard0.5 teaspoon
- Saltpinch
- Black pepperpinch
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
- 1Wash and dry the fresh spinach leaves. Slice red onion and mushrooms. Quarter hard-boiled eggs.
- 2In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon, crumble, and set aside, reserving the rendered bacon fat in the skillet.
- 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.
- 4In a large bowl, combine spinach, sliced red onion, mushrooms, and quartered eggs.
- 5Pour the hot bacon dressing directly over the salad ingredients and toss immediately to coat.
- 6Sprinkle with crumbled bacon just before serving.