Best 20 Sweet Sour Spinach Salad With Bacon Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds in a culinary journey with our sweet and sour spinach salad with bacon recipe. This vibrant salad combines the freshness of spinach with the tangy sweetness of a homemade dressing, complemented by the savory smokiness of crispy bacon. Whether you're seeking a light and refreshing lunch option or a flavorful side dish to accompany your main course, this recipe promises an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your palate.

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

SWEET-SOUR SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON



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The L&T tasting panel loved this full-flavored contribution from Jennifer Cain. "When I tasted this tangy salad at a cookout, I immediately asked for the recipe," she writes from Bel Air, Maryland. "Even after I pared it down and added veggies, it was still a hit!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and halved
1/2 cup thinly sliced yellow summer squash
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, water chestnuts, squash, mushrooms, garbanzo beans and onion. , In a small bowl, whisk the sugar, oil, ketchup, water, vinegar, garlic and salt. Pour over spinach mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g 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.

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 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.

SWEET AND SOUR SPINACH JICAMA SALAD



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Really refreshing salad.

Provided by male

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup white sugar
¾ cup olive oil
⅔ cup distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon onion juice
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 (16 ounce) bag fresh spinach
1 jicama, peeled and diced
½ onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup bacon bits
¼ cup sesame seeds
¼ cup pine nuts

Steps:

  • Whisk sugar, olive oil, vinegar, onion juice, mustard, salt, and onion powder together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved.
  • Mix spinach, jicama, onion, bacon bits, sesame seeds, and pine nuts in a large bowl.
  • Pour olive oil dressing over the salad; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 755.6 mg, Sugar 27.2 g

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.

SWEET-SOUR SPINACH SALAD



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A tangy warm dressing pulls together all of the delicious elements in this great-tasting spring salad. The bowl looks colorful, thanks to the red onion and sunny hard-cooked eggs in the mixture. -Vikki Rebholz, West Chester, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
Dash salt
1/3 cup cold water
1/3 cup white vinegar
1 egg, lightly beaten
18 cups fresh spinach, torn
3 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
4 red onion slices, separated into rings

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, mustard and salt. Gradually stir in water and vinegar until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Gradually stir a small amount of hot dressing into beaten egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil., Place spinach in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with warm dressing; toss to coat. Top with the hard-boiled eggs, bacon and onion. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

QUICK SWEET-SOUR SPINACH SALAD



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The tang of this salad from Judith Priglmeier rounds out any menu with a splash of color. "Quick and easy is often on my mealtime agenda, so this salad is perfect," she writes from Aitkin, Minnesota. "Plus, I can make if for a few or an entire crew!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (9 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, cranberries and onions. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, sugar, vinegar, mustard and celery seed. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

SPINACH SALAD WITH SWEET VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 eggs
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 onion, minced
3/4 pound chopped uncooked bacon
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1 tablespoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1 pound fresh baby spinach, washed, spun dry and chilled
1 avocado, halved, pitted and flesh diced
1/2 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, add the eggs and a few pinches of salt. Cover the eggs with cold water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove the pan from the heat and cover with a lid for 10 minutes. Remove from water and cool in a bowl of iced water. Peel and set aside.
  • In a large saute pan over medium heat, add the oil. Add the onions and bacon and saute until the bacon is crisp. Stir in the vinegar, mustard, sugar, black pepper and salt and cook for 1 minute. Set aside and keep warm.
  • In a large serving bowl add the spinach, avocado and the lemon juice to keep avocado from turning brown. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cut the eggs into quarters and add to the bowl. Ladle desired amount of dressing on the salad and serve.

SPINACH SALAD WITH SWEET-SOUR BACON DRESSING



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This was my mom's favorite thing to make and eat for herself. I didn't appreciate it as a kid, but have to admit that I've learned to love it, too. Perfect with fresh from the garden baby spinach.

Provided by Vina7737

Categories     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 slices diced raw bacon (1/2 cup Tightly packed, more is better!)
1/2 cup finely chopped green onion
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup chicken stock
salt and pepper
10 -12 cups baby spinach leaves, washed well and drained
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted or 1/4 cup salted roasted sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • Cook bacon over medium to high heat until almost crisp.
  • Add onions and fry, stirring, for one minute.
  • Add sugar, stirring over medium heat until sugar starts to develop a golden color.
  • Add the vinegar and stock, season with salt and pepper, and bring back to a boil for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Immediately pour over spinach leaves in a large bowl.
  • Toss to coat spinach evenly and serve.
  • Sprinkle nuts or seeds over each serving, to taste.

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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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 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.

CREAMY SPINACH AND BACON SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Pork     Appetizer     Side     Quick & Easy     Oscars     Bacon     Spinach     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 4 as a first course

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 bacon slices
1 small garlic clove
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon brown or white sugar
1/2 pound baby spinach
1/4 cup coarsely grated Parmesan (1 ounce)

Steps:

  • Cook bacon until crisp and drain on paper towels.
  • While bacon is cooking, mince garlic and mash to a paste with a pinch salt. Whisk together oil, sour cream, lemon juice, sugar, and garlic paste in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add spinach and crumble bacon over it. Toss with cheese and dressing.

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 HONEY BACON DRESSING



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The best spinach salad I've ever had. Every time I serve this to guests, I get requests for the recipe. I found this in Taste of Home Soups, Salads and Sandwiches.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Spinach

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 cups torn fresh spinach
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese, shredded on large holes of grater
7 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon yellow mustard or 1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients with 5 of the cooked, crumbled bacon strips in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, vinegar, oil, mustard lemon juice and remaining 2 strips of cooked, crumbled bacon.
  • Pour over salad.
  • Serve immediately.

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 SWISS CHEESE AND BACON



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Make and share this Spinach Salad With Swiss Cheese and Bacon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ejgoss2

Categories     Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups Baby Spinach
1 head romaine lettuce, washed and torn
3/4 cup sliced mushrooms
3/4 cup swiss cheese, shredded
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 lb cooked bacon, crumbled
3/4 teaspoon poppy seed
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
3/4 cup canola oil
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon grated onion

Steps:

  • Mix together salad ingredients in a large bowl. Mix dressing in container. Coat and toss salad a few minutes before serving.

SWEET AND SOUR SPINACH SALAD



Sweet and Sour Spinach Salad image

A tangy warm bacon dressing pulls together all of the delicious elements in this great-tasting spring salad. The bowl looks colorful, thanks to the red onion and sunny hard-cooked eggs in the mixture. Recipe adapted from original by Vikki Rebholz.

Provided by GREG IN SAN DIEGO

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1 dash salt
1/3 cup cold water
1/3 cup white vinegar
1 egg, lightly beaten
18 cups fresh spinach, washed, spun dry, torn and chilled in advance
3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1/2 lb sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
4 slices red onions

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, mustard and salt.
  • Gradually stir in water and vinegar until smooth.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Gradually stir a small amount of hot dressing into beaten egg.
  • Return all to the pan, stirring constantly.
  • Bring to a gentle boil.
  • Place spinach in a large salad bowl.
  • Drizzle with warm dressing.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Top with the hard cooked eggs, bacon and onion.
  • Serve immediately in chilled salad bowls.
  • Note: An egg slicer, purchased inexpensively at a local food gadget store, greatly improves the looks of this salad.

SWEET AND SOUR GERMAN SPINACH



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Make and share this Sweet and Sour German Spinach recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marla in TX

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 slices breakfast bacon, not maple bacon
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach (defrosted)
1/4 small onion, chopped
1 egg
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar

Steps:

  • Fry bacon in medium skillet until almost crisp.
  • Fry onion in bacon grease until soft.
  • Remove onion and bacon from grease.
  • Place spinach in grease, stirring until hot.
  • Return onion and bacon to skillet.
  • Mix sugar and vinegar.
  • Beat egg then mix with vinegar and sugar.
  • Pour over spinach.
  • Cook 2-5 minute.
  • Salt to taste.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh spinach. If you only have access to bagged spinach, be sure to wash it thoroughly before using.
  • You can use any type of bacon you like in this salad. Thick-cut bacon will add a more hearty texture, while thin-sliced bacon will be more crispy.
  • If you don't have balsamic vinegar, you can substitute white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
  • To make the dressing ahead of time, simply whisk all of the ingredients together and store it in a jar or container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • This salad is best served immediately after it is made, but it will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This sweet and sour spinach salad with bacon is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this one a try!

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