Best 12 Shrimp And Spinach Salad With Hot Bacon Dressing Recipes

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Shrimp and spinach salad with hot bacon dressing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch, a hearty dinner, or a flavorful side dish. The combination of tender shrimp, crisp spinach, and warm, smoky bacon dressing creates a tantalizing blend of flavors and textures that will satisfy even the most discerning palate. With its simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, this salad is a breeze to make and can be tailored to suit your personal preferences. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

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

SHRIMP AND SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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When I meet former co-workers for lunch at our favorite restaurant, we always order this salad. I wanted to share it with my husband, so I made it my mission to re-create it. Mission accomplished! -Lisa Bynum, Brandon, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
4 bacon strips, chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach
3/4 cup julienned roasted sweet red peppers
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Sprinkle shrimp with steak seasoning. On 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread shrimp. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes on each side., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings. Add shallot; cook and stir over medium heat until tender, 1-2 minutes. Stir in next 6 ingredients; bring to a boil. Remove from heat., In a large serving bowl, combine spinach and dressing; toss to coat. Layer with shrimp and pepper slices; top with cooked bacon and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 739mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic exchanges

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.

A HEALTHY SHRIMP AND SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON RECIPE



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The word "spinach" creates a health halo for cooks and diners alike. People think that because the base of a salad is made with a...

Provided by David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding

Categories     Lunch, Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 strips bacon
cut into small pieces
1⁄2 red onion
sliced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
8 oz shrimp
peeled and deveined
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 Tbsp pine nuts
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
3 Tbsp red wine vinegar Olive oil (optional)
1 bag (6 oz) baby spinach
2 hard-boiled eggs
sliced

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat. Cook the bacon until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel on a plate and reserve. Add the onion and mushrooms to the hot pan and cook until the onions begin to brown, about 3 minutes. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and add to the hot pan, along with the pine nuts. Cook until the shrimp are pink and firm, no more than 4 minutes (shrimp cook more quickly than nearly any other protein and no one likes overcooked shrimp). Stir the mustard and vinegar into the pan; season with salt and pepper. If the pan looks dry, add a splash of olive oil. Divide the spinach and eggs among 4 plates and top with the hot shrimp mixture and some of the liquid in the pan. Sprinkle with the bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 slices bacon, roughly chopped
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar or honey
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound spinach (not baby), tough stems removed
2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
Croutons, for topping

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 9 to 11 minutes. Remove to paper towels; reserve the drippings in the skillet.
  • Whisk the vinegar, sugar, mustard and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper into the drippings. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
  • Place the spinach in a large bowl and pour the warm dressing on top; add the grapes, blue cheese and the reserved bacon and toss. Season with salt and pepper. Top with croutons.

SPINACH SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND WARM BACON DRESSING RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by CarolineNGa

Number Of Ingredients 15

SALAD:
8 cups fresh, washed baby spinach, dried really well
3 boiled eggs, sliced
4 pieces of cooked bacon, crumbled
1/2 red onion, sliced very thin
SHRIMP:
1 pound of fresh, peeled and deveined shrimp
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons of bacon drippings
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, you can substitute cider vinegar if needed
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1/3 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • GRILL THE SHRIMP: Place grill pan on grill and set burners to high. Sprinkle shrimp with Old Bay seasoning and toss to coat. Place shrimp on grill pan. Grill shrimp 2-3 minutes per side. They will be firm and white when fully cooked-check often, being careful not to overcook. MAKE THE DRESSING: In a small bowl, mix vinegar, sugar, honey and mustard. Heat bacon drippings in sauce pan on low. When drippings are warm, slowly pour in the vinegar mixture. Whisk all ingredients together until mixed well. Keep whisking on low temp til the dressing is emulsified. PREPARE THE SALAD: Place spinach on large platter. Arrange the grilled shrimp,crumbled bacon, and onion on top of greens. Gently drizzle with warm dressing. Add egg slices. Toss gently to serve.

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON-MUSTARD DRESSING



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A classic steakhouse-style spinach salad with the absolute best warm bacon-mustard dressing I've ever had! Looks and tastes like a lot of work, but can be prepared in no time! This salad can easily be converted to a main dish salad by adding strips of grilled chicken breast.

Provided by brightlightz

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and sliced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
4 strips crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
10 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded
½ cup toasted sliced almonds
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large shallot, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
⅓ cup white wine vinegar
⅓ cup Dijon mustard
⅓ cup honey
2 strips crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place spinach into a large serving bowl, top with hard-cooked eggs, mushrooms, 4 crumbled strips of bacon, Swiss cheese, and almonds.
  • Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in shallots and garlic, and cook until softened and translucent, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and 2 crumbled strips of bacon; season to taste with salt and pepper, then cook until hot.
  • Pour hot dressing over spinach and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 292.6 mg, Fat 40.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 36.1 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 1123.4 mg, Sugar 26 g

HEARTY SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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This warm, hearty spinach and bacon salad offers comfort at any meal. The glossy dressing features a hint of celery seed for a special touch. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 cups torn fresh spinach
3 bacon strips, diced
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/3 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Place spinach in a large salad bowl; set aside. In a small nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. , In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Stir in the brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard, celery seed and pepper. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. , Remove from the heat; pour over spinach and toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges

SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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This spinach salad with black-eyed peas is a twist on one of my favorite culinary traditions: serving beans and greens on New Year's Day. Greens represent paper money and beans symbolize coins. Here I present these ingredients in salad form, which is a great delivery system for hot bacon dressing.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

½ pound sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
¼ cup vegetable oil
½ cup minced onion
1 pinch salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup rice vinegar
½ cup water
½ cup white sugar
1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
⅓ cup bacon drippings
2 teaspoons water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound baby spinach leaves
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
12 white button mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • Cook and stir bacon with 1/4 cup vegetable in a skillet over medium heat until bacon is browned and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour bacon into a strainer set over a bowl, reserving 1/3 cup of bacon drippings.
  • Return skillet to medium heat. Stir onions and salt into the skillet; cook and stir until onions are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant and golden, 1 minute.
  • Stir cider vinegar, rice vinegar, 1/2 cup water, sugar, and Dijon mustard into onion mixture. Increase heat to medium-high and simmer.
  • Whisk 2 teaspoons water and cornstarch in a bowl. Gradually pour cornstarch mixture into onion mixture and whisk until thickened. 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
  • Drizzle reserved 1/3 cup bacon drippings into onion mixture, whisking constantly. Add cooked bacon and stir to combine. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to taste.
  • Combine spinach, black-eyed peas, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes in a large bowl; toss to combine. Drizzle hot bacon dressing over spinach mixture; toss quickly and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 26.1 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 673.6 mg, Sugar 18.2 g

SPINACH SHRIMP SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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Make and share this Spinach Shrimp Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bert2421

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices bacon, cut in 1 inch pieces
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
4 cups lightly packed bite-size spinach leaves
1 cup sliced mushroom
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 lb cooked peeled and deveined med shrimp

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in 10" skillet over med-high heat until crisp.
  • Stir in vinegar, sugar and mustard; continue stirring til sugar is dissolved.
  • Toss spinach, mushrooms, cheese and shrimp in large bowl.
  • Drizzle hot bacon dressing over spinach mixture.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.9, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 159.2, Sodium 759.5, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 5.2, Protein 21.2

SHRIMP & SPINACH SALAD WITH VINAIGRETTE



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Make and share this Shrimp & Spinach Salad with Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Greens

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 ounces baby spinach leaves
2 cups romaine lettuce leaves, torn into bite-sized pieces
6 ounces black olives, drained
1 cup chopped celery
1 sweet red pepper, cubed in ½ inch pieces
8 ounces cooked and frozen baby shrimp (rinsed and drained)
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Place lemon juice in a small bowl and whisk in salt, pepper and mustard.
  • Slowing whisk in oil, adding a little at a time until thickened Add rest of the ingredients.
  • Let stand an hour.
  • Mix salad ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Dress w/ vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 753.5, Fat 65.3, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 221, Sodium 1193.8, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 5.6, Protein 28.9

SPINACH-SHRIMP SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
4 cups lightly packed bite-size pieces spinach leaves
1 cup sliced mushrooms (3 ounces)
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 ounces)
1/2 pound cooked, peeled, deveined medium shrimp

Steps:

  • 1. Cook bacon in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Stir in vinegar, sugar and mustard continue stirring until sugar is dissolved.2. Toss spinach, mushrooms, cheese and shrimp in large bowl. Drizzle hot bacon dressing over spinach mixture toss to coat. Serve immediately.FOOD for THOUGHTShrimp provides the body with a source of vitamin D, which is crucial for helping the body build calcium and phosphorus into strong bones and teeth. Drinking milk and exposure to sunlight are other ways in which the body receives vitamin D."I'm trying to eat more spinach, and this recipe makes it easy as it uses three of my favorite foods: mushrooms, cheese and shrimp." -JUDY O.NUTRITION FACTS: High in calcium, iron, vitamin A and folic acid low fiber1 Serving: Calories 210 (Calories from Fat 110) Fat 12g (Saturated 7g) Cholesterol 150mg Sodium 670mg Potassium 400mg Carbohydrate 7g (Dietary Fiber 1g) Protein 20g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 62% Vitamin C 16% Calcium 24% Iron 18% Folic Acid 18% Magnesium 14% DIET EXCHANGES: 2 1/2 Lean Meat, 1 Vegetable, 1 FatFrom "Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

SPINACH-SHRIMP SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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Throwing together this seafood favorite won't take long. Feta cheese is the surprise ingredient.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
4 cups lightly packed bite-size pieces spinach leaves
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 ounces)
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 ounces)
1/2 pound cooked peeled deveined medium shrimp

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Stir in vinegar, sugar and mustard; continue stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  • Toss spinach, mushrooms, cheese and shrimp in large bowl. Drizzle hot bacon dressing over spinach mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Tips:

- Use fresh, succulent shrimp for the best flavor. - If you don't have precooked bacon, cook it until crispy before chopping. - Use a good quality balsamic vinegar for the dressing. - Don't overcook the spinach, as it will wilt and become slimy. - Serve the salad immediately after dressing it, as the dressing will wilt the spinach over time.

Conclusion:

This shrimp and spinach salad with hot bacon dressing is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to please everyone at the table. With its easy-to-follow recipe and mouthwatering results, this salad is a must-try for any seafood lover.

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