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.

notimeforspace
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I'm going to try this salad this weekend. It looks like a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Anthony Montanez
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This salad looks delicious, but I'm not sure if I can find all of the ingredients.


parvez ali007
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I'm not sure about the combination of spinach and strawberries, but I'm willing to try it.


Mostofa Kamal
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach.


Gangster Baby
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!


Ahmad Shehzad A
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This salad is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook.


Zeeshan Dalywala
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I love how versatile this salad is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Tukei Ivan
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Roberts Abols
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but this salad changed my mind. The sweet vinaigrette made it so delicious!


Lesley Chagusia
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


fuljensius marandy
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweet vinaigrette really brings out the flavor of the spinach and strawberries.


Ogechi Oguzie
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Rohan King
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! The sweet vinaigrette is the perfect complement to the spinach and strawberries. I also added some crumbled goat cheese, which took it to the next level.