SPINACH SALAD WITH ROASTED GARLIC AND BACON DRESSING

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This recipe comes from Chef John Currence of the City Grocery Restaurant in Oxford, MS. The dressing for this salad has a wonderful flavor, but I found it too oily as written. I've left the recipe as he wrote it, but I now skip the 3 tablespoons of olive oil, and only add about 1/2 of the oil from the roasted garlic. The flavor is great.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons olive oil
12 large garlic cloves, peeled
4 slices bacon, chopped
1/4 cup sherry wine vinegar
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons light molasses
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh tarragon or 3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, chopped
1 1/2 cups baby spinach leaves, 6 ounces
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup blue cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Combine 1/4 cup oil and garlic in small baking dish.
  • Cover with foil; bake until garlic is very tender, about 35 minutes.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer garlic to work surface and finely chop.
  • Transfer garlic to medium bowl. Reserve roasted garlic oil.
  • Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 4 minutes.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels.
  • Pour drippings into medium bowl.
  • Add vinegar, shallot, mustard, honey, molasses and tarragon and whisk to blend.
  • Add roasted garlic, garlic oil, bacon and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and whisk to blend well.
  • Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Place spinach, sliced onion and blue cheese in large bowl.
  • Toss with enough dressing to coat.
  • Serve.

Kelvin Njenga
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I wasn't a fan of this salad. The dressing was too heavy, and the spinach was wilted. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


haya mhajna
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This salad was a bit too oily for my taste, but the flavors were good. I would recommend using less oil in the dressing.


Tayab Tayab king
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I loved this salad! The dressing was so flavorful, and the spinach was so fresh. I will definitely be making this again.


Manohar Puri
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This salad was delicious! The roasted garlic and bacon dressing was amazing, and the spinach was so fresh and crisp. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Zina Badr
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I really enjoyed this salad! The dressing was creamy and tangy, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Jamie Dent
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This salad was a bit too salty for my taste, but the flavors were good. I would recommend using less bacon in the dressing.


Julia Chelmiah
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I would give this salad a 3 out of 5 stars. The dressing was good, but the spinach was a bit wilted. I would recommend using fresh spinach if you make this salad.


creesteena Gurung
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This salad was okay. The dressing was a bit bland, and the spinach was a bit tough. I wouldn't make this salad again.


oliver green
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I wasn't a fan of this salad. The dressing was too heavy, and the spinach was wilted. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Muhamand noman ali 786 786
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This salad was a bit too oily for my taste, but the flavors were good. I would recommend using less oil in the dressing.


Clement Appeynarh
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I loved this salad! The dressing was so flavorful, and the spinach was so fresh. I will definitely be making this again.


The Lone Wolf
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This salad was easy to make and tasted great! The dressing was creamy and tangy, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Kashan Chun
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I made this salad for lunch today, and it was perfect! The roasted garlic and bacon dressing was so flavorful, and the spinach was so fresh and crisp. I will definitely be making this salad again.


noe ahti
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This salad was delicious! The dressing was creamy and tangy, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Muwonge Emmanuel
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I've made this salad a few times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so flavorful, and the roasted garlic adds a nice touch of smokiness. I highly recommend this recipe!


CumFullCrystal Tson
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The flavors of the roasted garlic and bacon dressing were amazing, and the spinach was so fresh and crisp. I will definitely be making this salad again.


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