This delicious warm spinach bacon salad is a savory and tangy dish that's perfect for any meal. It's packed with the rich flavors of crispy bacon and fresh spinach.
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon cut into small pieces
- 4 cups baby spinach washed and dried
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels.
- Pour out most of the bacon fat from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon.
- Add the red onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Place the spinach in a large bowl. Immediately pour the warm onion mixture over the spinach and toss gently to slightly wilt the leaves.
- Drizzle the dressing over the spinach and toss gently to combine. Top with the cooked bacon pieces.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 9gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 4500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 2mg