Wilted Spinach Salad
This classic wilted spinach salad pairs tender greens with smoky bacon, chopped hard‑boiled eggs, and a warm sweet-tangy dressing made from bacon drippings for rich depth. It’s bright yet savory, with a slight bite from green onions and balanced acidity from two vinegars—ideal for a lunch side or a light main when you want something satisfying and nostalgic.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Place 6 eggs in a medium saucepan and add enough cold water to cover them. Bring the water to a boil, then immediately remove from the heat. Cover and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Take them out of the hot water, cool, peel, and chop.
- 3
Put the bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned. Drain, crumble, and set aside, keeping about 1/2 cup of the drippings in the skillet.
- 4
Toss the spinach and green onions together in a large bowl.
- 5
Warm the reserved drippings over low heat. Whisk the 2 remaining eggs, sugar, white vinegar, and red wine vinegar in a small bowl; add to the warm drippings and whisk until thickened, about 1 minute.
- 6
Pour the warm dressing over the spinach; add the crumbled bacon and toss to coat. Garnish with the chopped egg.
- Calories 429.57 kcal High
- Protein 34.18 g Good Source
- Carbs 16.68 g Moderate
- Total Fat 26.69 g High
- Saturated Fat 9.65 g High
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High
- Cholesterol 222.56 mg High
- Sodium 1087.32 mg High
- Fiber 2.8 g Moderate
- Sugar 10.47 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 116.2 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.82 mg Good Source
- Potassium 743.89 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 936.54 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 12.07 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 1.66 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 is an American side dish recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Eggs, Fully Cooked Bacon, Green Onion, and Red Wine Vinegar. Each serving provides about 429.57 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Wilted Spinach Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Wilted Spinach Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Eggs, Fully Cooked Bacon, Green Onion, Red Wine Vinegar, Spinach. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Wilted Spinach Salad?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 429.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Wilted Spinach Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
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