Wilted Spinach Salad and Bacon Vinaigrette
Tender spinach and mushrooms are lightly wilted under a warm bacon vinaigrette that balances smoky, tangy, and subtly sweet notes. Crumbled bacon and diced hard-boiled eggs add richness and texture, making Wilted Spinach Salad and Bacon Vinaigrette a satisfying starter or light meal, perfect for brunch or a cozy weeknight.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Wilted Spinach Salad and Bacon Vinaigrette, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 26 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 29
- Metabolic
- 48
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning now and then, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon on paper towels, keeping about 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings in the skillet. Crumble the bacon.
- 2
Heat the reserved bacon drippings over medium heat; cook and stir the onion in the hot drippings until slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Combine the vegetable oil, sugar, vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sugar and salt dissolve, about 5 minutes. Add the bacon and onion and simmer over low heat until the dressing is blended, 3 minutes.
- 4
Mix the spinach, mushrooms, and eggs in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the spinach mixture; toss to coat.
- Calories 1184.59 kcal High 59%
- Protein 50.66 g Good Source 101%
- Carbohydrate 75.58 g 27%
- Total Fat 79.39 g High 102%
- Saturated Fat 17.02 g High 85%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 194.4 mg High 65%
- Sodium 1498.8 mg High 65%
- Dietary Fiber 6.73 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 63.77 g --
- Added Sugars 6.49 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 146.78 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 4.8 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 554.36 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 631.23 mcg Good Source 70%
- Vitamin C 17.73 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin D 0.99 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Wilted Spinach Salad and Bacon Vinaigrette is an American side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Hard Boiled Eggs, Ketchup, and Onion. Each serving provides about 1184.59 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Wilted Spinach Salad and Bacon Vinaigrette?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Wilted Spinach Salad and Bacon Vinaigrette made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Hard-Boiled Eggs, Ketchup, Onion, Salt. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Wilted Spinach Salad and Bacon Vinaigrette?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1184.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Wilted Spinach Salad and Bacon Vinaigrette easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Wilted Spinach Salad and Bacon Vinaigrette healthy?
- Wilted Spinach Salad and Bacon Vinaigrette has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 1184.59 calories and 50.66 g of protein, or 101% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1498.8 mg (65% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 17.02 g (85% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.49 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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