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
- 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
- Protein 50.66 g Good Source
- Carbs 75.58 g Moderate
- Total Fat 79.39 g High
- Saturated Fat 17.02 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 194.4 mg High
- Sodium 1511.2 mg High
- Fiber 6.73 g Good Source
- Sugar 63.77 g High
- Added Sugar 6.49 g Moderate
- Calcium 146.78 mg Moderate
- Iron 4.8 mg Good Source
- Potassium 554.36 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 1207.75 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 17.73 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.88 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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.
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