TOMATO BACON SPINACH SALAD

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To dress up her swift spinach salad, Wendy Barnwell blends bottled Catalina dressing with warm bacon drippings and mustard. "It's a tasty addition to summer menus," shares the Fortuna, California cook. "I'm sure your family will enjoy this salad as much as mine."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 pound sliced bacon, diced
1/3 cup Catalina salad dressing
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 cups baby spinach or torn fresh spinach
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/2 cup crumbled blue or feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; remove to paper towels. drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of drippings. Add the salad dressing, mustard, salt and pepper to the drippings; cook and stir over low heat until heated through., In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, tomatoes, cheese and bacon. Drizzle with warm dressing; toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 501mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Dibea adhan
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The dressing for this salad is amazing. It's so flavorful and tangy, it really brings all the ingredients together.


Phetolo Twins
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This salad is so versatile, I can make it with whatever ingredients I have on hand. I've even added grilled chicken or shrimp to it before.


Ujjwal Pandit Chhetri
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I've made this salad for parties and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Yasin Sindhi
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This salad is a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They love the bacon and tomatoes, and they don't even notice the spinach.


Md:shihab Ialam
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is amazing. I love the combination of sweet tomatoes, salty bacon, and tangy dressing.


Haylie Rentschler
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This salad is so delicious, I could eat it every day.


Tom Privett
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Amritpal singh
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This salad is so refreshing and light, it's the perfect meal for a hot summer day.


Ridan Zeru
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I love that this salad is so customizable. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.


Khan Umais
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon. I always have a few slices left over from breakfast, and this is the perfect way to use them up.


Thabiso Keokeditswe
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This salad is so easy to make, it's perfect for a weeknight meal. I usually have all the ingredients on hand, so I can throw it together in no time.


elliot campbell
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweetness of the tomatoes, the saltiness of the bacon, and the bitterness of the spinach all work together perfectly.


Sophia Elizabeth
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The dressing is so flavorful and tangy, it really brings all the ingredients together. I've made this salad for potlucks and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


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This salad is a delicious and easy way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very versatile - I've added grilled chicken, avocado, and even crumbled feta cheese to it before, and it's always been a hit.