Best 9 Best Baconless Spinach Salad Dressing Recipes

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Are you tired of the same old bacon-based spinach salad dressing? Spinach salad is not just known for balancing flavors with a creamy dressing. The great thing about spinach is that it pairs well with a variety of dressings, including those without bacon. If you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy your spinach salad, then you must try a baconless spinach salad dressing. These dressings are not only delicious but also healthier since they are typically lower in fat and calories than traditional bacon-based dressings. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey to discover the best baconless spinach salad dressing that will tantalize your taste buds and make your next spinach salad a memorable experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST BACONLESS SPINACH SALAD DRESSING



Best Baconless Spinach Salad Dressing image

My daughter is vegetarian so I came up with this alternative to hot bacon dressing for spinach salad. This is great if there are vegetarians at your table. I serve crumbled bacon on the side so we still get the delicious flavor of hot bacon dressing! You can substitute Dijon mustard for the honey Dijon mustard, if desired.

Provided by Applekrisp

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons honey Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons grated red onion
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon lemon juice
⅓ cup white sugar, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, red onion, sea salt, black pepper, and lemon juice together in a microwave-safe bowl.
  • Cook oil mixture in the microwave until hot and almost boiling, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Gradually whisk sugar into hot mixture until dressing is thick and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Fat 9 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 182.5 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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To make his Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing recipe from Good Eats on Food Network even better, Alton Brown tops it with sliced eggs and mushrooms.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces young spinach
2 large eggs
8 pieces thick-sliced bacon, chopped
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large white mushrooms, sliced
3 ounces red onion (1 small), very thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Remove the stems from the spinach and wash, drain and pat dry thoroughly. Place into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Place the eggs into an electric kettle and cover with cold water by at least 1-inch. Turn the kettle on. Once the water comes to a boil, the kettle will turn itself off. Leave the eggs in the water for 15 minutes. Remove and peel off the shell. Slice each egg into 8 pieces and set aside.
  • While the eggs are cooking, fry the bacon and remove to a paper towel to drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of the rendered fat. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
  • Transfer the fat to a small saucepan set over low heat and whisk in the red wine vinegar, sugar and Dijon mustard. Season with a small pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Add the mushrooms and the sliced onion to the spinach and toss. Add the dressing and bacon and toss to combine. Divide the spinach between 4 plates or bowls and evenly divide the egg among them. Season with pepper, as desired. Serve immediately.

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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My spinach salad with a comforting bacon dressing is a recipe I turn to again and again in winter. It's quick, elegant and so delicious. I can always count on compliments. -Sandy Davis, Prescott, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 bacon strips, chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Dash ground nutmeg
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup olive oil
6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups)
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings., Add vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, mustard and seasonings to drippings; heat through, stirring to blend. Transfer to a small bowl; gradually whisk in oil. Stir in half of the bacon., Place spinach, onion and eggs in a large bowl; toss with warm dressing. Sprinkle with remaining bacon; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 25g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 196mg cholesterol, Sodium 373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

BEST BACONLESS SPINACH SALAD DRESSING



Best Baconless Spinach Salad Dressing image

My daughter is vegetarian so I came up with this alternative to hot bacon dressing for spinach salad. This is great if there are vegetarians at your table. I serve crumbled bacon on the side so we still get the delicious flavor of hot bacon dressing! You can substitute Dijon mustard for the honey Dijon mustard, if desired.

Provided by Applekrisp

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons honey Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons grated red onion
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon lemon juice
⅓ cup white sugar, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, red onion, sea salt, black pepper, and lemon juice together in a microwave-safe bowl.
  • Cook oil mixture in the microwave until hot and almost boiling, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Gradually whisk sugar into hot mixture until dressing is thick and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Fat 9 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 182.5 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING



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This tangy dressing, enriched with flavorful bacon drippings, is great over any hearty green but is especially tasty with sweet spinach. Add grilled chicken or salmon and call it a meal.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 strips bacon
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped capers
1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
1 hard-boiled egg, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh chives
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
5 ounces baby spinach leaves (about 8 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning once, until very crisp, 7 to 9 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Spoon up 1 tablespoon of the remaining drippings and add them to a small measuring cup along with the olive oil.
  • Whisk together the vinegar, capers, mustard, egg and oil mixture in a large salad bowl. Stir in the chives and parsley. Add the spinach to the bowl and toss to coat. Finely chop the reserved bacon and sprinkle over the top of the salad. Season to taste.

SPINACH SALAD DRESSING



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This special dressing works on any salad and has just the right sweet-and-sour taste to dress up a lunch salad.-Cindy Harnish, Wexford, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 1-1/3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup canola oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Fresh spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Combine the first seven ingredients in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. Serve over fresh spinach. Store leftover dressing in the refrigerator. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BEST BACONLESS SPINACH SALAD DRESSING



Best Baconless Spinach Salad Dressing image

My daughter is vegetarian so I came up with this alternative to hot bacon dressing for spinach salad. This is great if there are vegetarians at your table. I serve crumbled bacon on the side so we still get the delicious flavor of hot bacon dressing! You can substitute Dijon mustard for the honey Dijon mustard, if desired.

Provided by Applekrisp

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons honey Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons grated red onion
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon lemon juice
⅓ cup white sugar, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, red onion, sea salt, black pepper, and lemon juice together in a microwave-safe bowl.
  • Cook oil mixture in the microwave until hot and almost boiling, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Gradually whisk sugar into hot mixture until dressing is thick and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Fat 9 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 182.5 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

ZESTY SPINACH SALAD DRESSING



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Awesome family recipe for spinach salad dressing! Best served in a classic spinach salad with hard-boiled eggs and bacon. Note: When pouring dressing, do not add the cloves of garlic into the salad as they are just used to flavor the dressing.

Provided by Jesse

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ cup canola oil
¼ cup cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, halved
2 teaspoons white sugar
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine canola oil, vinegar, garlic, sugar, dry mustard, salt, and black pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; cover and shake thoroughly. Refrigerate until flavors blend, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 582 mg

BEST BACONLESS SPINACH SALAD DRESSING



Best Baconless Spinach Salad Dressing image

My daughter is vegetarian so I came up with this alternative to hot bacon dressing for spinach salad. This is great if there are vegetarians at your table. I serve crumbled bacon on the side so we still get the delicious flavor of hot bacon dressing! You can substitute Dijon mustard for the honey Dijon mustard, if desired.

Provided by Applekrisp

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons honey Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons grated red onion
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon lemon juice
⅓ cup white sugar, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, red onion, sea salt, black pepper, and lemon juice together in a microwave-safe bowl.
  • Cook oil mixture in the microwave until hot and almost boiling, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Gradually whisk sugar into hot mixture until dressing is thick and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Fat 9 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 182.5 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

Tips:

  • Fresh is best: Use fresh spinach for the best flavor and texture. If you can't find fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach that has been thawed and squeezed dry.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A little dressing goes a long way. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.
  • Use a variety of toppings: To add flavor and texture to your salad, try adding some of the following toppings: crumbled hard-boiled eggs, chopped nuts, diced avocado, or crumbled cheese.
  • Make it a main course: This salad can be a main course when served with a side of grilled chicken, fish, or tofu.

Conclusion:

This baconless spinach salad dressing is a healthy and delicious way to dress up your favorite salad. It's easy to make and can be used on a variety of salads. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad dressing, give this recipe a try.

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