Best 12 Spinach Salad With Bacon And Croutons Recipes

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Spinach salad with bacon and croutons is a classic dish that is both delicious and nutritious. With its vibrant greens, crispy bacon, and crunchy croutons, this salad is a feast for the senses. The combination of flavors and textures makes it a perfect choice for a light lunch or dinner. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this article will provide you with all the information you need to create the perfect spinach salad with bacon and croutons.

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BACON SPINACH SALAD



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Even our kids-who normally don't care for spinach-can't resist this salad with its rich dressing and crumbled bacon. Of course, you can use other greens instead of spinach. -Gretchen Kuipers, Platte, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 bacon strips, chopped
6 cups torn spinach leaves
1/2 small head iceberg lettuce, torn
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Refrigerate greens and onions in a salad bowl until serving. Combine remaining ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Just before serving, pour dressing over greens; toss to coat. Serve with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 427mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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.

WARM SPINACH SALAD WITH EGGS, BACON & CROUTONS



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When buying spinach, look for leaves that are uniformly green and crisp. Avoid those that are wilted, excessively wet, or yellowed. Fresh spinach can be quite gritty, especially the larger bundled leaves, so wash it very carefully.

Provided by Joanne Weir

Categories     First course

Yield six as a first course, four as a main course.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large eggs
Kosher salt
4-1/2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
3 to 4 oz. rustic, coarse-textured bread, crust removed, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (to yield 3 cups)
3 Tbs. sherry vinegar
1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
Freshly ground black pepper
3 slices bacon, cut into 3/4-inch squares
1 small shallot, minced (1-1/2 Tbs.)
10 cups loosely packed baby spinach leaves, washed and dried (about 10 oz.)

Steps:

  • Put the eggs in a small saucepan of water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 4 minutes. Turn off the heat and let cool in the water. When the eggs are cool, crack and peel them. Chop the eggs, season to taste with salt, and reserve.
  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 375°F. Heat 1-1/2 Tbs. of the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to turn gold, about 1 minute. Discard the garlic.
  • Arrange the bread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with the garlic-infused oil, sprinkle with a little salt, and toss. Bake, shaking the bread cubes once, until golden and crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 3 Tbs. olive oil, the sherry vinegar, and the mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a 10-inch skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels. Add the shallot to the pan and cook, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute. Let the pan cool slightly and add the vinaigrette to the pan, whisking well to blend the ingredients.
  • Toss the warm vinaigrette and the spinach together in a large bowl. Transfer to a platter and garnish with the chopped eggs, bacon, and croutons. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize six as a first course, four as a main course., Calories 190 kcal, Fat 120 kcal, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 14 g, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 460 mg, UnsaturatedFat 10.5 g

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

SPINACH BACON SALAD WITH HARD COOKED EGGS



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A little bit sweet, a little bit salty-this classic salad is delicious. Look for bags of prewashed spinach to get this on the table faster.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 medium green onions, chopped (1/3 cup)
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons white or cider vinegar
8 oz fresh spinach leaves (9 cups)
2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Drain all but 3 tablespoons bacon drippings from skillet (if fewer than 3 tablespoons remain, add enough vegetable oil to drippings to equal 3 tablespoons).
  • Add oil, onions, sugar, salt and pepper to drippings in skillet. Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are slightly softened. Stir in vinegar.
  • Place spinach in very large bowl. Pour warm dressing over spinach; toss to coat. Arrange egg slices on top. Crumble bacon and sprinkle on top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY AND AWESOME SPINACH SALAD



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This is a very easy spinach salad to make. The dressing has some unusual ingredients but is very delicious. I never have leftovers at potlucks when I take this salad.

Provided by Lady Scrapalot

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 slices bacon, or more to taste
1 (16 ounce) bag fresh spinach, stems removed
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup ketchup
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Place the bacon into a skillet over medium heat, and cook until browned and crisp, turning often, about 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to absorb excess grease. Crumble the bacon when cool.
  • Place the spinach into a large salad bowl, and sprinkle with the bacon, hard-cooked eggs, and onion. Gently toss the salad.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the sugar, ketchup, vegetable oil, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce until the sugar has dissolved. Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss thoroughly to combine all ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 57.9 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 15.7 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON, EGG, AND CROUTON



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Though this salad was originally meant for mache, baby spinach is an acceptable substitute. The spinach is dressed with a Dijon vinegarette and topped with croutons, lardons of bacon, and hard boiled egg that has been heated in a saute pan.

Provided by Waylando

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 26m

Yield 1 1/2 cup, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup fresh Baby Spinach
1/4 cup crouton
1 hard-boiled egg, peeled, halved, and chopped
2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch strips
1 tablespoon butter
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk the honey, mustard and vinegar with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Then slowly pour in the olive oil while whisking vigorously. Set dressing aside.
  • In a large saute pan, cook the bacon over medium-low heat until it is cooked through. The bacon should remain pink when cooked and not become crispy browned. Remove from heat.
  • Add the egg, butter and croutons to the pan with the bacon and cook over high heat, stirring often. When the butter is melted and the mixture is heated through, remove from heat.
  • Toss spinach in dressing and gently pour into bowl. Dump hot mixture onto the dressed spinach and serve immediately.

SPINACH SALAD ON GARLIC CROUTONS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large eggs
12 slices crusty peasant bread
2 large cloves garlic, halved
Extra-virgin olive oil, for liberal drizzling, plus 2 tablespoons
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1.4 pound thick cut pancetta, diced
1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced 1/4-inch thick or quartered
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup Marsala or dry sherry
1/2 pound farm spinach - available bundled in produce department, washed, dried and chopped
1/2 small red onion, chopped
1 lemon
Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Put the eggs in a pan, cover with water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover the pan, turn off the heat and let stand 10 minutes. Run the eggs under cold water, crack and return to cold water for a few minutes to loosen shells. Chop the eggs and set aside.
  • Arrange the bread on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove baking sheet from the oven and rub with the garlic. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with the cheese, then return to the oven to melt the cheese, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • While bread toasts, heat a skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, a couple of turns of the pan. Add the pancetta and crisp for about 3 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and cook until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and deglaze the pan with Marsala or dry sherry.
  • While mushrooms cook, combine spinach with red onions and dress with juice of 1 lemon, a liberal drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and nutmeg.
  • Arrange the toasts on a platter and top with the mushrooms and spinach. Garnish with chopped eggs and serve.

SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON AND CROUTONS



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Want to make your own simple croutons? You know you do. Ordinary sliced bread is torn into pieces and roasted with bacon to make easy croutons. Then the salad is dressed with a creamy buttermilk dressing. From "Real Simple" magazine. You will have leftover dressing for another use.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 slices bacon, cut up
2 slices sandwich bread, torn into 1-inch pieces
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
5 ounces Baby Spinach
1/2 cucumber, sliced
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh herbs, chopped (such as chives, parsley, and dill)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F; toss bacon pieces with bread pieces on a rimmed baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake until bacon is crisp, about 10 to 12 minutes; let cool.
  • In a serving bowl, toss spinach, cucumber, bacon and croutons.
  • Whisk together dressing ingredients OR place in a lidded glass jar and shake to combine.
  • Drizzle salad with 6 tablespoons of dressing and toss well.

BACON-SPINACH SALAD



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Dinner ready in 15 minutes! Enjoy this wonderful salad made with bacon and spinach - a tasty meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices bacon, diced
1/4 cup white vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 bag (10 oz) washed fresh spinach
5 medium green onions, sliced (1/3 cup)

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Stir in vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Heat through, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved; remove from heat.
  • Add spinach and onions to bacon mixture. Toss 1 to 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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After having a salad like this at a restaurant years ago, I came up with this recipe. It is especially good when the spinach comes right from the garden to the table.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups fresh baby spinach, torn
2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
4 cherry tomatoes, halved
3 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup salad croutons
6 pitted ripe olives, halved
3 slices red onion, halved
DRESSING:
4 bacon strips, diced
1 tablespoon chopped onion
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Divide spinach between 2 plates. Arrange the eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, croutons, olives and red onion over top., In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute onion in drippings until tender., Stir in the sugar, ketchup, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle bacon over salads; drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 238mg cholesterol, Sodium 1178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds fresh spinach in bulk or 2 10-ounce packages fresh spinach in plastic bags
2 hard-cooked eggs
6 slices lean bacon
1/3 cup corn, peanut or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • If spinach in bulk is used, pick over it to remove all tough stems and blemished leaves. Rinse the spinach well and drain it. Cut or break it into large, bite-size pieces. There should be about 16 cups. Put the spinach in a large bowl.
  • Coarsely chop the eggs and add them to the spinach.
  • Cook the bacon until it is crisp and browned. Drain well. Chop the bacon coarsely.
  • Heat the oil in a small skillet and add the garlic and bacon pieces. Cook briefly and add the vinegar. Bring to a boil and pour over the spinach. Add the parsley and toss to blend.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 422, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 451 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Spinach Salad with Bacon and Croûtons

Spinach Salad with Bacon and Croûtons is a classic party dish that is always a hit. This version of the classic spinach salads has a few unique ingredients that take it to the next level. If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make spinach salads recipe for your next get-together, look no further than this one.

Spinach Salad Recipe

To make a great spinach salads, you'll need a few ingredients. You'll need fresh spinach, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, croutons, red onions, and mushrooms. You'll also need a few simple ingredients for the vinaigrette, such as red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise.

  • Use fresh ingredients. The best spinach salads are made with fresh ingredients. This means using fresh spinach, fresh bacon, and fresh eggs. If you can't find fresh ingredients, you can use thawed or canned ingredients, but the quality of your spinach salads will be lower.
  • Make your own croutons. Store-bought croutons can be stale and bland. You can easily make your own croutons at home with just a few ingredients. You'll need bread cubes, butter, and seasonings.
  • Make your own vinaigrette. Store-bought vinaigrettes can be full of unhealthy ingredients. You can easily make your own vinaigrette at home with just a few ingredients. You'll need red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and seasonings.
  • Serve the spinach salads chilled. A spinach salads is best served chilled. This helps to keep the ingredients fresh and crisp.

Conclusion

Spinach Salad with Bacon and Croûtons is a versatile dish that can be mixed and served in a variety of ways. Try it with different types of greens, such as arugula, watercress, or butter lettuce. You can also add different toppings, such as grilled chicken, avocado, or goat cheese. No matter how you choose to serve it, this spinach salads is sure to be a hit.

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