Delish Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
This delightful spinach salad features crispy bacon and a warm, tangy dressing that elevates the fresh flavors of the greens.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz fresh spinach washed and dried
- 6 slices bacon chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.5 cup red onion sliced thin
- 0.5 cup blue cheese crumbled
- 3 tblsp olive oil extra virgin
- 2 tblsp red wine vinegar to taste
- 0.5 tsp Dijon mustard
- 0.5 tsp honey
- 0.25 tsp salt to taste
- 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Once cooked, remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
- In the skillet with the bacon drippings, add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until combined and heated through.
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and blue cheese. Drizzle the warm dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Top the salad with the crispy bacon and serve immediately.
Notes
This salad is best served immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm dressing with fresh greens.