Warm spinach salad with apples, bacon, and cranberries is a delightful dish that combines a variety of flavors and textures for a satisfying, wholesome meal. The tender, earthy spinach forms the base of the salad, while crispy bacon, sweet apples, and tart cranberries add contrasting elements. A warm dressing made with a touch of vinegar and honey elevates the salad, bringing all the ingredients together in a harmonious balance. Whether served as a main course or as a side dish, this warm spinach salad is sure to please any palate.
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SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING
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
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
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
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
WARM SPINACH SALAD WITH APPLES, BACON, AND CRANBERRIES
Wilt the spinach by tossing the salad while the dressing is still hot. From Cooking Light, November 2006.
Provided by KelBel
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; toss well.
- Combine vinegar, sugar, juice, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook 1 minute.
- Remove from heat, and stir in sour cream. Drizzle warm dressing over spinach mixture; toss well.
- Sprinkle with bacon; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.6, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 7.3, Sodium 312.5, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 9.7, Protein 4.2
WARM SPINACH AND MCINTOSH APPLE SALAD WITH BACON
Steps:
- In a skillet set over moderate heat cook the bacon until it is crisp. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towel and let it drain. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from the skillet.
- Add the onion to the skillet and cook it, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes, or until it is wilted. Add the vinegar, mustard, sugar and salt and pepper, to taste and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring. In a serving bowl combine the spinach and apple. Add the hot dressing and toss to combine and serve.
WARM SPINACH SALAD WITH APPLES, BACON, AND CRANBERRIES
Steps:
- Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; toss well. Combine vinegar, sugar, juice, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat, and stir in sour cream. Drizzle warm dressing over spinach mixture; toss well. Sprinkle with bacon; serve immediately.
BACON, APPLE, AND SPINACH SALAD
From the My Great Recipes collection. The discription reads: "Quick and delicious, this interesting combination of crunch ingredients makes an appealing salad to serve with a sandwich or with a meal."
Provided by SuzV2796
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Crumble bacon. Toss with spinach, apples, and onions in salad bowl.
- In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk in the oil until well blended.
- Just before serving, drizzle dressing over salad, tossing well. Sprinkle with nuts.
WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM APPLE CIDER AND BACON DRESSING
Categories Salad Fruit Juice Appetizer Quick & Easy Apple Bacon Spinach Fall Gourmet
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet cook the bacon over moderate heat, turning it, until it is crisp, transfer it to paper towels to drain, and discard all but 2 tablespoons of the fat. In the fat remaining in the skillet cook the shallot and the apple over moderate heat, stirring, for 1 minute, add the vinegar, the cider, and salt and pepper to taste, and boil the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until it is reduced to about 1/2 cup. Whisk in the mustard, the oil, and salt and pepper to taste. In a large bowl toss the spinach with the warm dressing until it is just wilted and sprinkle the salad with the bacon.
WARM SPINACH SALAD
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 15m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet and sautee the bacon until the pieces are golden brown. Remove from the heat.
- Mix spinach, mushrooms and onion in a glass or ceramic bowl. (Do not use wood - it will soak up the warm dressing.)
- Toss salad ingredients with the vinegar.
- Reheat the bacon and drippings in the skillet and pour over salad. Toss thoroughly then cover the salad with the overturned skillet for about 30 seconds. Toss again.
- Season with pepper, crumble sieved hard-cooked egg yolk on the salad and serve.
CRANBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING
Salads don't get any easier than this! The dressing is a snap to make, too. -Elise Herzog, Jacksonville, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings (1 cup dressing).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, cranberries and onion. , In a small microwave-safe bowl, whisk the lime juice, honey and mustard; stir in bacon. Microwave until warm. Serve with salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
HOT SPINACH APPLE SALAD
With a light sweet-tangy dressing, the spinach doesn't wilt and the apples retain their crunch. We serve this salad with homemade bread. -Denise Albers, Freeburg, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. , In same skillet, combine vinegar, brown sugar and reserved drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Cool slightly., Meanwhile, in a serving bowl, combine spinach, apples, onion and bacon. Drizzle with warm dressing; toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender spinach: Wilted or limp spinach will not hold up well in this salad.
- Use a variety of apples: Different types of apples will give your salad different flavors and textures. Try using a mix of sweet and tart apples, such as Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, and Braeburn.
- Cook the bacon until it is crispy: Crispy bacon will add a nice textural contrast to the salad.
- Use a good quality cheese: A sharp cheddar or blue cheese will add a lot of flavor to the salad.
- Toast the walnuts: Toasting the walnuts will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
- Make the dressing ahead of time: The dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance. Just store it in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it.
Conclusion:
This warm spinach salad is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a fall or winter day. The combination of warm spinach, apples, bacon, cranberries, and walnuts is sure to please everyone at your table. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this warm spinach salad a try.
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