SPINACH SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA CROUTONS AND BACON TWISTS
This came from the 2004 edition of The Gourmet Cookbook, edited by Ruth Reichl. I microwaved the bacon twists, but I'll provide the recipe as written in the book. The dressing for this was so good my daughter wanted to scrape the blender pitcher. As I typed this in I realized I misread it when I made it and used 2 tablespoons of honey rather than teaspoons. The additional honey certainly did no harm! Preparation time does not include hard-boiling the eggs.
Provided by Sonata
Categories Spinach
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 375°F.
- Twist each bacon slice into a tight spiral and arrange twists on rack of broiler pan, pressing ends onto pan(twists will unravel somewhat as they bake).
- Bake in upper third of oven until crisp, about 30 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Meanwhile, mash together Gorgonzola and butter in a shallow bowl with a fork. Spread generously on bread slices.
- Cut slices into 1-inch squares and arrange on a baking sheet.
- After bacon has cooked for 15 minutes, put croutons in lower third of oven. Bake until golden and crisp, about 15 minutes.
- While croutons bake, using a large heavy knife, mince and mash garlic to a paste with salt.
- Combine mayonnaise, oil, vinegar, honey, and garlic paste in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Toss together spinach, warm croutons, and onion in a servng bowl and toss with dressing. Top with bacon twists and eggs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.2, Fat 42.4, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 154.6, Sodium 1402.3, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 5.5, Protein 19.5
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Crispin Altaha
crispin20@hotmail.comI would definitely make this salad again. It's a great option for a quick and easy meal.
Mohamed Emam
e41@yahoo.comOverall, I thought this salad was pretty good. It was easy to make and it had a nice flavor.
Dinesh Ghatani
d-g@gmail.comThe croutons were a bit too hard for my liking. I would have preferred them to be a little softer.
Md rubel a Mollik
r-md19@yahoo.comThis salad was a bit too heavy for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less dressing.
Md Rtyuiop
rtyuiop52@yahoo.comI love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
Rohaib Butt
rohaib.butt68@hotmail.frThis salad would be perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.
Kwabena Jehu
kwabenaj32@yahoo.comI used a different type of cheese because I didn't have gorgonzola on hand. It still turned out great!
Susan Reed
r_susan51@yahoo.comThe dressing was a little too tangy for my taste, but I just added a little bit of honey to balance it out.
Justin claasin
claasin.j@hotmail.comI wasn't sure about the bacon twists at first, but they were actually really good. They added a nice smoky flavor to the salad.
Tanvir Aman
t_aman@yahoo.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures.
Jacks Mike ug
j@hotmail.co.ukI've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is light and tangy, and the combination of spinach, gorgonzola, croutons, and bacon is perfect.
David Keyte
dkeyte6@gmail.comThis salad was a hit at my last party! The combination of flavors and textures was amazing. The gorgonzola and bacon twists were especially popular.