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Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon-Mustard Dressing

Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon-Mustard Dressing

Name: Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon-Mustard Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Rating: 4.71 stars

323 Ratings
237 Reviews
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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.

By brightlightz

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

5 mins

total:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Place spinach into a large serving bowl, top with hard-cooked eggs, mushrooms, 4 crumbled strips of bacon, Swiss cheese, and almonds.

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Step 2

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.
Step 3

Pour hot dressing over spinach and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

663 calories; protein 36.1g 72% DV; carbohydrates 40.1g 13% DV; fat 40.6g 63% DV; cholesterol 292.6mg 98% DV; sodium 1123.4mg 45% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (237)

Most helpful positive review

Jean Hanson

08/16/2007

I used some personalized touches...fried the bacon, onion and garlic together, saving the bacon drippings ( in place of the olive oil) and flavorings..added the other ingredients of the dressing to the fry pan, heated thru and poured over the spinach, eggs, and mushrooms.. yummy..but eat it all the same sitting...as it does not keep well. Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Patricia Sasser Nilssen

01/17/2008

I followed this recipe exactly and my husband's comment was "It tastes like you just poured mustard on it." The dressing was too thick way too strong and didn't cover all the salad. I didn't throw it out but didn't enjoy it either. Read More

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(10)

323 Ratings

5 star values: 251
4 star values: 57
3 star values: 11
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 2

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Jean Hanson

08/15/2007

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Lisa D.

05/08/2007

This was yummy. My family just loved it! We added a few extra's to the salad, like mandarin oranges and dried cranberries. We also added some grilled chicken. The dressing was out of this world and worked well! Thanks! Read More

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Kristin Cather

05/24/2008

I'm going to keep playing around with the dressing in this recipe. For my family the vinegar was too strong. I think I'll slightly increase the amount of honey and slightly decrease the amount of vinegar and mustard. Read More

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az_starshine

07/15/2008

This is hands-down the best salad that I have ever had. My fiance was wary of a warm spinach salad, but after we sat down and started eating, he changed his tune VERY fast. I did not have any shallots or fresh garlic (someone keeps throwing my garlic out! The horror!) but used a fourth of a medium-sized onion and it was great. The best part of it is that there aren't really any flavors that dominate...it's crunchy from the almonds, a little salty from the bacon, a touch sweet from the cheese and the honey. We will be making this one again soon! Thanks for a great recipe, brightlightz! Read More

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PMJNSTN

01/19/2008

BEST SPINACH SALAD I HAVE EVER TASTED! Read More

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jms250

06/05/2007

This salad is perfect. The flavors blend beautifully. The swiss cheese and almonds are a wonderful addition. There is a lot going on in this salad and every taste is there making your mouth very happy! I didn't have enough honey so I used corn syrup and honey when making the dressing. It worked perfectly and tasted fabulous. Read More

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(13)

Bzorg

08/03/2008

The dressing on this salad is so good. I poured some extra on some cooked potatoes the next day for an instant potato salad. Great recipe! Read More

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(12)

bub'sgirl

03/15/2007

The most unbelievable salad!!! I'm hooked!!!! My kids even love it!!! Read More

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Patricia Sasser Nilssen

01/16/2008

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Nutritional Information

Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon-Mustard Dressing

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 662.5

% Daily Value *

protein: 72 %

carbohydrates: 13 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 12 %

sugars:

fat: 63 %

saturated fat: 86 %

cholesterol: 98 %

vitamin a iu: 155 %

niacin equivalents: 80 %

vitamin b6: 25 %

vitamin c: 37 %

folate: 44 %

calcium: 70 %

iron: 19 %

magnesium: 48 %

potassium: 22 %

sodium: 45 %

thiamin: 23 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.