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HEARTY SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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This warm, hearty spinach and bacon salad offers comfort at any meal. The glossy dressing features a hint of celery seed for a special touch. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 cups torn fresh spinach
3 bacon strips, diced
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/3 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Place spinach in a large salad bowl; set aside. In a small nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. , In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Stir in the brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard, celery seed and pepper. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. , Remove from the heat; pour over spinach and toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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My spinach salad with a comforting bacon dressing is a recipe I turn to again and again in winter. It's quick, elegant and so delicious. I can always count on compliments. -Sandy Davis, Prescott, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 bacon strips, chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Dash ground nutmeg
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup olive oil
6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups)
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings., Add vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, mustard and seasonings to drippings; heat through, stirring to blend. Transfer to a small bowl; gradually whisk in oil. Stir in half of the bacon., Place spinach, onion and eggs in a large bowl; toss with warm dressing. Sprinkle with remaining bacon; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 25g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 196mg cholesterol, Sodium 373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 slices bacon, roughly chopped
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar or honey
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound spinach (not baby), tough stems removed
2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
Croutons, for topping

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 9 to 11 minutes. Remove to paper towels; reserve the drippings in the skillet.
  • Whisk the vinegar, sugar, mustard and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper into the drippings. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
  • Place the spinach in a large bowl and pour the warm dressing on top; add the grapes, blue cheese and the reserved bacon and toss. Season with salt and pepper. Top with croutons.

BASIC SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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This is a great classic spinach salad with hot bacon dressing. I like it because the dressing is made with staples I always have in my kitchen so all I need to do is pick up some fresh spinach. You can add what you like to the salad: eggs, nuts, fruit, etc. This is from "Gourmet Magazine". If you've never attempted a spinach salad with hot bacon dressing this is an easy and impressive recipe that tastes yummy!

Provided by Slatts

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 slices bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
1 lb fresh spinach, clean and cut off any coarse stems

Steps:

  • Cook bacon until crisp. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Drain most of the bacon fat from the pan leaving only two tablespoons.
  • Cook the shallot in the bacon fat for one minute.
  • Add the vinegar, sugar, mustard, oil, salt, pepper, and bring to a boil.
  • Pour over spinach and toss to combine.
  • Sprinkle with reserved bacon pieces and serve immeadiately.

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON-MUSTARD DRESSING



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A classic steakhouse-style spinach salad with the absolute best warm bacon-mustard dressing I've ever had! Looks and tastes like a lot of work, but can be prepared in no time! This salad can easily be converted to a main dish salad by adding strips of grilled chicken breast.

Provided by brightlightz

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and sliced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
4 strips crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
10 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded
½ cup toasted sliced almonds
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large shallot, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
⅓ cup white wine vinegar
⅓ cup Dijon mustard
⅓ cup honey
2 strips crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place spinach into a large serving bowl, top with hard-cooked eggs, mushrooms, 4 crumbled strips of bacon, Swiss cheese, and almonds.
  • Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in shallots and garlic, and cook until softened and translucent, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and 2 crumbled strips of bacon; season to taste with salt and pepper, then cook until hot.
  • Pour hot dressing over spinach and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 292.6 mg, Fat 40.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 36.1 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 1123.4 mg, Sugar 26 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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Thick-sliced bacon, along with its melted fat, provide not only flavor but also the hot dressing to wilt the greens in this spinach salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 bunches spinach, about 2 pounds, tough stems removed, cleaned
1 small red onion, cut into slivers
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound slab or very thick-sliced bacon, cut into 1/4-by-1/2-inch pieces
1 large shallot, minced
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 one-pound loaf white bread, crusts removed, cut into 1-inch squares

Steps:

  • Toss spinach and onion in a large bowl. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and bacon, and cook, stirring occasionally, until well browned.
  • Transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Remove and reserve 4 tablespoons of the bacon fat from the skillet, and place the remainder back over medium heat. Add the shallot, and cook until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in vinegar, sugar, honey mustard, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and dressing is hot, about 1 minute.
  • Pour dressing over spinach, add reserved bacon, and toss well. Heat 2 tablespoons of the reserved bacon fat in the same skillet. Add half the bread cubes, and toss to coat them evenly. Cook until bread cubes are golden, about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer to a paper towel, and repeat with remaining bread cubes, adding remaining 2 tablespoons bacon fat to pan. Add to salad, and toss well. Serve immediately.

EASY AND AWESOME SPINACH SALAD



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This is a very easy spinach salad to make. The dressing has some unusual ingredients but is very delicious. I never have leftovers at potlucks when I take this salad.

Provided by Lady Scrapalot

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 slices bacon, or more to taste
1 (16 ounce) bag fresh spinach, stems removed
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup ketchup
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Place the bacon into a skillet over medium heat, and cook until browned and crisp, turning often, about 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to absorb excess grease. Crumble the bacon when cool.
  • Place the spinach into a large salad bowl, and sprinkle with the bacon, hard-cooked eggs, and onion. Gently toss the salad.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the sugar, ketchup, vegetable oil, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce until the sugar has dissolved. Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss thoroughly to combine all ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 57.9 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 15.7 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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This spinach salad with black-eyed peas is a twist on one of my favorite culinary traditions: serving beans and greens on New Year's Day. Greens represent paper money and beans symbolize coins. Here I present these ingredients in salad form, which is a great delivery system for hot bacon dressing.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

½ pound sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
¼ cup vegetable oil
½ cup minced onion
1 pinch salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup rice vinegar
½ cup water
½ cup white sugar
1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
⅓ cup bacon drippings
2 teaspoons water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound baby spinach leaves
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
12 white button mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • Cook and stir bacon with 1/4 cup vegetable in a skillet over medium heat until bacon is browned and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour bacon into a strainer set over a bowl, reserving 1/3 cup of bacon drippings.
  • Return skillet to medium heat. Stir onions and salt into the skillet; cook and stir until onions are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant and golden, 1 minute.
  • Stir cider vinegar, rice vinegar, 1/2 cup water, sugar, and Dijon mustard into onion mixture. Increase heat to medium-high and simmer.
  • Whisk 2 teaspoons water and cornstarch in a bowl. Gradually pour cornstarch mixture into onion mixture and whisk until thickened. 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
  • Drizzle reserved 1/3 cup bacon drippings into onion mixture, whisking constantly. Add cooked bacon and stir to combine. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to taste.
  • Combine spinach, black-eyed peas, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes in a large bowl; toss to combine. Drizzle hot bacon dressing over spinach mixture; toss quickly and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 26.1 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 673.6 mg, Sugar 18.2 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING



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This tangy dressing, enriched with flavorful bacon drippings, is great over any hearty green but is especially tasty with sweet spinach. Add grilled chicken or salmon and call it a meal.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 strips bacon
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped capers
1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
1 hard-boiled egg, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh chives
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
5 ounces baby spinach leaves (about 8 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning once, until very crisp, 7 to 9 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Spoon up 1 tablespoon of the remaining drippings and add them to a small measuring cup along with the olive oil.
  • Whisk together the vinegar, capers, mustard, egg and oil mixture in a large salad bowl. Stir in the chives and parsley. Add the spinach to the bowl and toss to coat. Finely chop the reserved bacon and sprinkle over the top of the salad. Season to taste.

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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To make his Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing recipe from Good Eats on Food Network even better, Alton Brown tops it with sliced eggs and mushrooms.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces young spinach
2 large eggs
8 pieces thick-sliced bacon, chopped
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large white mushrooms, sliced
3 ounces red onion (1 small), very thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Remove the stems from the spinach and wash, drain and pat dry thoroughly. Place into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Place the eggs into an electric kettle and cover with cold water by at least 1-inch. Turn the kettle on. Once the water comes to a boil, the kettle will turn itself off. Leave the eggs in the water for 15 minutes. Remove and peel off the shell. Slice each egg into 8 pieces and set aside.
  • While the eggs are cooking, fry the bacon and remove to a paper towel to drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of the rendered fat. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
  • Transfer the fat to a small saucepan set over low heat and whisk in the red wine vinegar, sugar and Dijon mustard. Season with a small pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Add the mushrooms and the sliced onion to the spinach and toss. Add the dressing and bacon and toss to combine. Divide the spinach between 4 plates or bowls and evenly divide the egg among them. Season with pepper, as desired. Serve immediately.

SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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Make and share this Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by _Pixie_

Categories     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach (coarse stems removed, washed in cold water and dried)
6 slices bacon, cut crosswise in very thin strips
2 green onions, sliced finely
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/8 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Rip spinach into bite size pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
  • Fry bacon until crispy, remove bacon to drain on paper towel.
  • Stir fry the green onions in the bacon drippings.
  • Mix in vinegar and ketchup, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Heat, stirring continuously for about 5 minutes.
  • Pour hot dressing over spinach and toss well.
  • Add bacon and toss again.

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces young spinach
2 large eggs
8 pieces thick-sliced bacon, chopped
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large white mushrooms, sliced
3 ounces red onion (1 small), very thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Remove the stems from the spinach and wash, drain and pat dry thoroughly. Place into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Place the eggs into an electric kettle and cover with cold water by at least 1-inch. Turn the kettle on. Once the water comes to a boil, the kettle will turn itself off. Leave the eggs in the water for 15 minutes. Remove and peel off the shell. Slice each egg into 8 pieces and set aside.
  • While the eggs are cooking, fry the bacon and remove to a paper towel to drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of the rendered fat. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
  • Transfer the fat to a small saucepan set over low heat and whisk in the red wine vinegar, sugar and Dijon mustard. Season with a small pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Add the mushrooms and the sliced onion to the spinach and toss. Add the dressing and bacon and toss to combine. Divide the spinach between 4 plates or bowls and evenly divide the egg among them. Season with pepper, as desired. Serve immediately.

WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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Warm crispy bacon is the star of this simple spinach salad. We upped the ante with tender mushrooms, fresh red onion and hard-boiled eggs for a hearty salad your whole family can enjoy.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

One 5-ounce package baby spinach
4 large eggs
8 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces
One 3.5-ounce package cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place the spinach in a large bowl and leave at room temperature. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Use a slotted spoon to gently lower the eggs into the water. Boil until both the whites and yolks are set (hard-boiled), about 10 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl filled with ice water and cool completely. Once cool, peel the eggs and cut each into quarters.
  • Meanwhile, put the bacon in a large skillet and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Remove half of the bacon fat to a small bowl and reserve.
  • Return the skillet and remaining bacon fat to medium heat. Add the mushrooms, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and a few grinds of black pepper to the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in the reserved bacon fat, vinegar, mustard and honey and whisk until smooth and emulsified. Taste and season with more salt and pepper.
  • Pour the hot bacon dressing over the spinach and toss until evenly coated and slightly wilted. Transfer to a platter and top with the eggs, red onion and reserved bacon.

SPINACH SALAD WITH HONEY BACON DRESSING



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The best spinach salad I've ever had. Every time I serve this to guests, I get requests for the recipe. I found this in Taste of Home Soups, Salads and Sandwiches.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Spinach

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 cups torn fresh spinach
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese, shredded on large holes of grater
7 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon yellow mustard or 1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients with 5 of the cooked, crumbled bacon strips in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, vinegar, oil, mustard lemon juice and remaining 2 strips of cooked, crumbled bacon.
  • Pour over salad.
  • Serve immediately.

SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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After having a salad like this at a restaurant years ago, I came up with this recipe. It is especially good when the spinach comes right from the garden to the table.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups fresh baby spinach, torn
2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
4 cherry tomatoes, halved
3 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup salad croutons
6 pitted ripe olives, halved
3 slices red onion, halved
DRESSING:
4 bacon strips, diced
1 tablespoon chopped onion
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Divide spinach between 2 plates. Arrange the eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, croutons, olives and red onion over top., In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute onion in drippings until tender., Stir in the sugar, ketchup, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle bacon over salads; drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 238mg cholesterol, Sodium 1178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

GERMAN SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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Make and share this German Spinach Salad With Hot Bacon Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mama Cee Jay

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb bacon, diced and browned
4 tablespoons bacon fat, reserved from bacon
1/2 large sweet onion, diced
2 eggs, hard boiled, sliced
4 tablespoons flour
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup sugar
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 (10 ounce) package Baby Spinach, pre-washed and ready to eat

Steps:

  • Prepare bacon and reserve 4 Tbl of bacon fat for dressing. Combine bacon fat and flour in medium saucepan and heat over medium low heat until mixture is nutty brown. Slowly add water and whisk until thickened and smooth. Add sugar and vinegar and combine. Keep dressing warm until ready to serve.
  • In large bowl, place spinach, bacon, onion and eggs. Pour warm dressing over salad and serve immediately. (Be careful to only use enough dressing as needed. You can refrigerate the leftover dressing for another meal.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.4, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 144.3, Sodium 857.6, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 26.3, Protein 12.8

SPINACH-ONION SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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I knew this spinach salad was something special when my picky husband asked for seconds! The sweet-tart bacon dressing with a hint of honey is a real treat.- Leigh Gallagher, Austin, WA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 bacon strips, chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped, divided
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
5 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup canola oil
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon and half of the onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp. Stir in the vinegar, honey, salt and pepper; heat through. Transfer to a small bowl; gradually whisk in oil., Place spinach in a large bowl. Drizzle warm dressing over spinach and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and remaining onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

HOT BACON SPINACH SALAD



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When I got married, my husband said he hated spinach! I prepared this salad and dressing for him and he now requests it all the time!-Lisa Spiegel Westbrook, Georgetown, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, trimmed and torn
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup chopped green onions
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
HOT BACON DRESSING:
8 bacon strips, diced
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, mushrooms and onions. Divide among four salad plates; arrange tomatoes on top. Set aside., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving drippings. Add water, vinegar and sugar to the drippings. Bring to a boil; remove from the heat. , Stir 3 tablespoons of hot dressing into the eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Drizzle over salads; sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately.

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Instructions. Fry the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove to a paper towel. Drain the grease into a bowl & set aside. Cook the sliced onion in the skillet slowly until caramelized and reduced. Chop the bacon. Peel & slice the eggs. Make the hot bacon dressing. Mix 3 tablespoons of reserved bacon fat, vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, & salt to ...
From mrshappyhomemaker.com


KETO SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING - KASEY TRENUM
Spinach Salad Instructions: In a large bowl, add fresh baby spinach leaves. Slice strawberries and purple onion. Chop the bacon, then saute it in a skillet until very crisp. Add the strawberries and purple onions to the salad. Sprinkle fresh crumbled feta cheese and chopped boiled egg on top.
From kaseytrenum.com


KILLER SPINACH SALADS WITH HOT BACON DRESSING - HOW SWEET EATS
Cook the bacon until all the fat is rendered and then turn off the heat. Place the bacon on a paper towel to slightly drain and cool. Gently pour the bacon fat into a bowl or cup. To assemble the salads, pile your spinach on a plate and cover with the sliced hard boiled eggs, avocado and gorgonzola.
From howsweeteats.com


SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING RECIPE - THE SPRUCE EATS
The warm dressing is made with bacon drippings, vinegar, and sugar. The heat of the dressing wilts the spinach leaves and gives the spinach salad a wonderfully delicate sweet and sour flavor. The salad is garnished with sliced hard-cooked eggs and crumbled bacon. It gets some extra crunch from the red onion and radishes.
From thespruceeats.com


SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM MAPLE BACON DRESSING - NOW COOK THIS!
Place the spinach, mushrooms, and red onions in a large bowl; set aside. Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Turn off the heat and remove the bacon from the skillet with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels. For the dressing, you will need 6 tablespoons of the bacon fat.
From nowcookthis.com


SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING TURNIPS 2 TANGERINES
Make the dressing: in a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper. Set aside. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel–lined plate. Transfer the bacon fat to a heat-proof bowl. Measure 4 tablespoons of bacon fat, return 4 tablespoons bacon fat to the skillet.
From turnips2tangerines.com


SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING - COOKING CLASSY
Make the warm bacon dressing. Whisk together bacon drippings with browned bits, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon and honey. Season with salt and pepper. Let that simmer over medium heat for 1 minute. Stir in crumbled bacon and allow to cool slightly. Toss together spinach, bacon, mushrooms, red onion, and Swiss. Drizzle with warm bacon dressing and …
From cookingclassy.com


SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING - THE ART OF FOOD AND …
The simplest way to serve is to combine everything together in a large bowl, toss and serve family style. Toss the spinach with the warm dressing, place on a platter and scatter remaining ingredients on top. Toss the spinach with the warm dressing, place in 4 individual bowls and scatter remaining salad ingredients.
From theartoffoodandwine.com


SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING - SUMPTUOUS SPOONFULS
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat and lay the bacon on the mat, overlapping the slices slightly. Bake at 350 F. for 15 – 30 minutes or until done to your liking. Remove the bacon onto a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess fat. Chop or crumble the bacon. Meanwhile, hard boil the eggs.
From sumptuousspoonfuls.com


SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON AND HARD BOILED EGGS - THE SEASONED …
Instructions. Whisk together the dressing ingredients until the sugar dissolves. Taste and season with additional salt, if necessary. Set aside until ready to use, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. In a large bowl or rectangular dish, layer half of the spinach, half of the red onion, half of the mushrooms ...
From theseasonedmom.com


SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING
Spinach Salad is an easy meal absolutely full of flavor! Fresh spinach leaves are tossed with crisp bacon, fresh mushrooms, parmesan cheese and toasted almonds to create this delicious salad. To finish it off it is topped with a tangy warm bacon dressing! Serve this simple salad as is or top with sliced Chicken Breasts for the perfect meal.
From spendwithpennies.com


SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING - GROWING UP GABEL
Heat 1 Tablespoon butter in the same pan used for cooking bacon. Saute onion and mushrooms until soft. Set aside. Whisk the reserved bacon grease, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper in the skillet over medium low heat. Toss the spinach, onions, mushrooms, and bacon with the dressing. Top with hard boiled eggs, if desired.
From growingupgabel.com


SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING - PAULA DEEN
In a skillet add the bacon and cook over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Roughly chop and set aside. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the skillet. Heat the remaining fat over medium-high heat, add the shallots and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
From pauladeen.com


WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING - JUST PLAIN COOKING
Cook, stirring constantly, until thoroughly combined and heated through, approximately 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir bacon and extra virgin olive oil into the skillet until combined. Continue simmering on low heat while preparing the salad. Add the baby spinach, sliced strawberries, and goat cheese to a large mixing bowl.
From justplaincooking.ca


SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING - LOW CARB MAVEN
The warm bacon dressing is made from the drippings leftover from cooking the bacon and poured over the spinach, causing slight wilting. Make It Your Own. Upon researching this recipe, I saw many variations for spinach salad with warm bacon dressing. Some recipes add shrimp, apples, strawberries, or Mandarin oranges.
From lowcarbmaven.com


SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING - SALADPROGUIDE.COM
Add the bacon fat and shallots from the skillet to the vinegar mixture and whisk to combine. Add the spinach and mushrooms. Toss to coat evenly, then taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary. Divide the salad between 4 plates or bowls evenly divide the egg and cooked bacon among them.
From saladproguide.com


SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING RECIPE - OPERATION $40K
1 tbsp. red wine vinegar. 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce. Instructions. Place the bacon grease in the pan. Add all ingredients but the bacon, and 1 tsp corn starch. Bring it to a boil, then drop it to a simmer to let it thicken. (5 min or so). Fold in the bacon and quickly pour it over your spinach salad. Dannelle Gay.
From operation40k.com


SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING - CULINARY HILL
Pour the fat back into the skillet and heat over medium high heat until it shimmers. Add the red onion, vinegar, and sugar. Cook the dressing until the onion softens, about 3 minutes, then remove from the heat. In a large bowl, add the spinach. Pour the warm bacon dressing over the spinach and toss well to combine.
From culinaryhill.com


SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING - SHERRY BABY RECIPES
Peel and slice eggs. Make hot bacon dressing: Add 3 tablespoons bacon grease, vinegar, sugar, and Dijon to a small saucepan or skillet over medium-low heat. Whisk mixture together and heat thoroughly. Add spinach to a large bowl. Arrange onions, mushrooms, and bacon on top. Pour hot dressing over the top; toss to combine.
From sherrybabyrecipes.com


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