Bacon-Infused Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

Recipe Collection: Salads

Bacon-Infused Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing elevates your meal with a warm and hearty dish that combines the rich flavors of crispy bacon and Swiss cheese with a tangy honey mustard dressing. This American-style recipe is not vegetarian and is perfect for those who enjoy a protein-packed salad. With its unique blend of textures and flavors, it’s versatile enough to serve as a side or a main course when paired with grilled chicken.

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Overview

This warm spinach salad with bacon dressing is a delightful restaurant-style dish that combines the savory flavors of bacon and Swiss cheese with the tangy sweetness of a honey mustard dressing. It's a quick and easy recipe that looks and tastes like a lot of work, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy meal at home.

Diet Type

Not Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Eggs, Nuts

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 4

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 10 Ounces (oz) bag baby spinach leaves
• 10 Ounces (oz) Swiss cheese, shredded
• 4 Whole hard-cooked eggs, peeled
• 1 Cup mushrooms, sliced
• 4 Strips bacon, crumbled
• 0.5 Cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) olive oil
• 1 Large shallot, minced
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) garlic, minced
• 0.33 Cup white wine vinegar
• 0.33 Cup Dijon mustard
• 0.33 Cup honey
• 2 Strips bacon, crumbled
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 Pinch pepper, to taste

Steps

1. Place the baby spinach leaves into a large serving bowl. Top with shredded Swiss cheese, peeled hard-cooked eggs, sliced mushrooms, 4 crumbled strips of bacon, and toasted sliced almonds.
2. Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add minced shallots and garlic, cooking and stirring until the shallots are softened, about 2 minutes.
3. Whisk in the white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and 2 crumbled strips of bacon until the mixture is heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Pour the hot dressing over the spinach salad and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.

Enjoy your Bacon-Infused Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing!