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
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves; 10 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded; 4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and sliced; 1 cup sliced mushrooms; 4 strips crisply cooked bacon, crumbled; 0.5 cup toasted sliced almonds; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large shallot, minced; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; 0.33333334326744 cup white wine vinegar; 0.33333334326744 cup Dijon mustard; 0.33333334326744 cup honey; 2 strips crisply cooked bacon, crumbled; salt and pepper to taste

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This warm spinach salad with a bacon vinaigrette is a classic steakhouse-style dish. It looks and tastes like a lot of work, but can be prepared in no time!

Recipe by brightlightz

Updated on November 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
10 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded
4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and sliced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
4 strips crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
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

Directions

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

Tips

This salad can easily be converted to a main dish salad by adding strips of grilled chicken breast.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

663	Calories
41g	Fat
40g	Carbs
36g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 663
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41g	52%
Saturated Fat 17g	86%
Cholesterol 293mg	98%
Sodium 1123mg	49%
Total Carbohydrate 40g	15%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 36g
Vitamin C 22mg	111%
Calcium 700mg	54%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 788mg	17%

* 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.