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Wilted Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing

Wilted Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing is a delicious and classic dish where fresh spinach leaves are topped with a warm, tangy bacon dressing. The hot bacon dressing is made by cooking crispy bacon pieces and then using the bacon fat to create a flavorful vinaigrette with vinegar, sugar, and other seasonings. When poured over the spinach, the heat of the dressing slightly wilts the leaves, creating a wonderful combination of flavors and textures. 
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 4 servings
Calories 237 kcal

Ingredients
  

Hot Bacon Dressing Ingredients:

Salad Ingredients:

Instructions
 

  • Add bacon to a large skillet set over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until crispy, approximately 10 minutes. Transfer cooked bacon with a slotted spatula to a plate lined with paper towels. Blot excess grease from bacon with a paper towel and set aside.
  • Carefully drain and discard all but one tablespoon bacon grease from the skillet and return to heat. (Wipe any drips with a thick, damp cloth to prevent a flare up if cooking over flame). Add the red onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, approximately 4-5 minutes.
  • Add red wine, honey, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Cook, stirring constantly, until thoroughly combined and heated through, approximately 2 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir bacon and extra virgin olive oil into the skillet until combined. Continue simmering on low heat while preparing the salad.
  • Add the baby spinach, sliced strawberries, and goat cheese to a large mixing bowl. Pour hot bacon dressing on top and toss to combine. Transfer salad to a large serving platter or individual chilled plates and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Disclaimer

Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.

Notes

Turn ventilation on over the cooktop before adding the red wine vinegar to the skillet. This will lessen the impact of the fumes.

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcal (12%)Carbohydrates: 6g (2%)Protein: 6g (12%)Fat: 21g (32%)Saturated Fat: 7g (44%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 14mg (5%)Sodium: 140mg (6%)Potassium: 216mg (6%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 3107IU (62%)Vitamin C: 11mg (13%)Calcium: 76mg (8%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer

Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

Keyword bacon, strawberry
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