Spinach Salad With Warm Bacon And Apple Cider Dressing Food

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING

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.

WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING

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.

WARM SPINACH SALAD WITH APPLE AND BRIE

Steps:

• Cut the Brie cheese into small pieces and set aside. Toast the walnuts or pecans. (See Note 2 below for how to toast nuts). Set aside.
• Roast the apples: Prepare the apples. You can peel or not, as you like. Cut the apples into quarters, core, then cut into 1/2-inch slices. Arrange the apple slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush with maple syrup. Place the baking pan onto the top rack of the oven and broil until lightly golden. Remove from oven, flip the apples, brush with more maple syrup and return to the oven to broil until the other side of the apples are golden. Remove from oven and set aside. *Watch closely as the apples can easily scorch.
• Prepare the dressing: In either a microwave-proof bowl or measuring cup OR a small saucepan on the stovetop, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Heat in the microwave or on the stove-top over low heat until simmering. Remove from heat or set aside.
• Prepare the salad: Add the spinach to a large bowl. Re-warm the dressing, as needed, then whisk together well right before drizzling over the spinach, using as much as needed to moisten the spinach. Toss the spinach well. Season with a little salt and pepper and re-toss. Add the roasted apples, Brie cheese, toasted nuts and crumbled bacon (if using). Toss well and serve immediately.

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING

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.

WARM SPINACH AND MCINTOSH APPLE SALAD WITH BACON

Steps:

• In a skillet set over moderate heat cook the bacon until it is crisp. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towel and let it drain. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from the skillet.
• Add the onion to the skillet and cook it, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes, or until it is wilted. Add the vinegar, mustard, sugar and salt and pepper, to taste and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring. In a serving bowl combine the spinach and apple. Add the hot dressing and toss to combine and serve.

WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM APPLE CIDER AND BACON DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large skillet cook the bacon over moderate heat, turning it, until it is crisp, transfer it to paper towels to drain, and discard all but 2 tablespoons of the fat. In the fat remaining in the skillet cook the shallot and the apple over moderate heat, stirring, for 1 minute, add the vinegar, the cider, and salt and pepper to taste, and boil the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until it is reduced to about 1/2 cup. Whisk in the mustard, the oil, and salt and pepper to taste. In a large bowl toss the spinach with the warm dressing until it is just wilted and sprinkle the salad with the bacon.

PERFECT SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Then turn off the heat and allow to sit in the water for 20 minutes. Drain off the water and add ice on top of the eggs.
• Fry the bacon in a skillet until crispy/chewy. Remove to a paper towel. Drain the fat into a bowl and reserve. Give the skillet a wipe with kitchen paper.
• Slice the red onion very thinly, and then add to the skillet. Cook slowly until the onions are caramelized and reduced. Remove to a plate and set aside.
• Slice the mushrooms and add them to the same skillet with a little of the reserved bacon fat if needed. Cook slowly until caramelized and brown. Remove to a plate and set aside. Chop the bacon. Peel and slice the eggs.
• Make the hot bacon dressing:
• Add 3 tablespoons of the reserved bacon fat, vinegar, sugar, Dijon and salt to a small saucepan or skillet over medium-low heat. Whisk together and heat thoroughly until bubbly. Add the spinach to a large bowl. Arrange the onions, mushrooms and bacon on top. Pour the hot dressing over the top; toss to combine. Arrange the eggs over the top and serve.
• Per serving: Calories 270; Total Fat 22.5 grams; Saturated Fat 7.5 grams; Protein 10 grams; Total Carbohydrate 7 grams; Sugar: 2 grams; Fiber 2 grams; Cholesterol 123 milligrams; Sodium 526 milligrams

WARM BACON DRESSING FOR SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Combine spinach and mushrooms in salad bowl.
• Cook onion until translucent, in olive oil.
• Combine cornstarch, apple juice and cider vinegar together until well mixed.
• Add to skillet with onion and heat until boiling.
• While boiling continue to stir until mixture thickens slightly.
• Stir in honey.
• Pour hot dressing over spinach mixture and mix in well.
• Add boiled egg and bacon and toss thoroughly.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.

HOT SPINACH APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. , In same skillet, combine vinegar, brown sugar and reserved drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Cool slightly., Meanwhile, in a serving bowl, combine spinach, apples, onion and bacon. Drizzle with warm dressing; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

TANGY SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk onion, sugar, apple cider vinegar, canola oil, yellow mustard, salt, celery seed, and black pepper together in a bowl until well combined. Chill in refrigerator at least 2 hours to blend flavors.
• Mix spinach, stuffing mix, eggs, and bacon together in a large bowl. Add dressing and stir to coat.