SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON VINAIGRETTE

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Spinach Salad with Warm Honey Mustard Vinaigrette is a tasty complete meal with crispy bacon, sweet red onion, earthy mushrooms and hard-boiled eggs all drizzled with a lightly sweetened warm vinaigrette. It is the perfect Spring or Summer lunch or light dinner.

Provided by Beth Pierce

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 slices bacon
2 clove garlic finely minced
1/4 c cider vinegar
2 Tbsp dijon mustard
1/4 c honey
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
1/3 c olive oil
10 c baby spinach
3 hard boiled eggs peeled and sliced
1/4 c thinly sliced red onions
1 c grape tomatoes sliced
2/3 thinly sliced buttons mushrooms (2-3 large)
1 c herb butter croutons

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lay bacon on cookie sheet and place in oven. Bake for 7-8 minutes and flip. Bake for 5-6 additional minutes or until golden brown. Move bacon to paper towels. Pour 1-1 1/2 tablespoons of bacon grease into small saucepan over low heat. Add garlic and cook for 60 seconds. Whisk in cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, sea salt and black pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Cover and turn off heat.
  • 2. Coarsely chop bacon. In large bowl add baby spinach, eggs, red onions, tomatoes mushrooms, croutons and chopped bacon. Drizzle salad with Warm Bacon Honey Mustard Vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Ivanina Syakulova
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the warm bacon vinaigrette.


Joe Rodri
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! Even my picky eater ate it up. I will definitely be making this again.


Alish Susling
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a vinaigrette made with a different type of vinegar.


Sadia Malik
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This salad is delicious and healthy. The spinach is packed with nutrients and the warm bacon vinaigrette adds a nice flavor boost. I will definitely be making this again.


Samani
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I'm not a big fan of spinach salads, but this one is an exception. The warm bacon vinaigrette really makes it. I will definitely be making this again.


Barrett
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the warm bacon vinaigrette.


Nida Malik
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! Even my picky eater ate it up. I will definitely be making this again.


Mir Younis
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a vinaigrette made with a different type of vinegar.


FARWA ISHAQ
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This salad is delicious and healthy. The spinach is packed with nutrients and the warm bacon vinaigrette adds a nice flavor boost. I will definitely be making this again.


Gyamfua Sabina
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I'm not a big fan of spinach salads, but this one is an exception. The warm bacon vinaigrette really makes it. I will definitely be making this again.


suneth sampath
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It's easy to transport and it held up well in the heat. I will definitely be making this again for my next picnic.


Blessing Pendy
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the warm bacon vinaigrette.


THE CREATER
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of the sweet and savory flavors.


Ariyan Chowdhury
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This salad was just okay. The dressing was a bit too sweet for my taste and the bacon was a bit too crispy. I would not make this again.


Victor Mbonu
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Sergio Muwowo
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This salad was a disappointment. The dressing was bland and the bacon was overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe.


Nisan Vlog
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I love this salad! It's so fresh and flavorful. The warm bacon vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch.


Brinnah Kerry
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This salad was delicious and easy to make. I used a store-bought vinaigrette and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Ali Baqir sheikh
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach salads, but this one was amazing! The warm bacon vinaigrette really made all the difference. I'll be making this again for sure.


zulqarnain shafqat
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This spinach salad with warm bacon vinaigrette was a hit at my last dinner party! The dressing was perfectly balanced and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. Will definitely make this again.