Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

Fresh spinach, sliced red onion, crispy cooked bacon and boiled egg tossed in a warm bacon dressing tossed with wooden thongs.

4.78 from 9 reviews

Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

Spinach Salad has a great combination of flavors and textures, making it so delicious and satisfying. Drizzle on warm bacon dressing, which is sweet and savory all at once, for a nutritious salad or main dish.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 200kcal

Author: Donya Mullins

Ingredients

4 hard-boiled eggs
4 pieces cooked crumbed bacon
¼ thinly sliced red onion
6 cups fresh, washed and dried baby spinach

Dressing

3 tablespoons bacon drippings
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
⅓ teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Salad

Place spinach on large platter or bowl.
Arrange egg slices, crumbled bacon and onion on top of greens.

To Make The Dressing

Cook the bacon in the oven or in the air fryer until crispy. Reserve bacon grease.
Mix vinegar, sugar, and mustard in a small bowl.
Heat the bacon dripping in a small saucepan over medium heat. When the drippings are warm, slowly pour in the vinegar mixture. Whisk all ingredients together until mixed well.
Drizzle with warm dressing and toss.

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Notes

Recipe Variations:

Sliced Mushrooms, avocado, or cherry tomatoes

Cheese-shaved Parmesan, blue cheese, Feta, and smoked Gouda are all great choices.

Candied Pecans

Leftover roasted chicken, air fryer salmon, or london broil add heartiness.

Leftovers:

Store any leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. To use, warm the dressing in the microwave or on the stove over low heat in a small pan.

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