Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing, Crispy Bacon
Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing is fresh, savory, and comforting.Tender spinach leaves pair perfectly with crispy bacon and tangy dressing.The warm vinaigrette slightly wilts the spinach for incredible flavor.Hard-boiled eggs and onions add texture and richness to the salad.This classic dish is perfect for lunches, dinners, and holiday meals.Simple ingredients create a restaurant-style salad everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 8 cups fresh baby spinach
- 6 slices bacon
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)
For the Warm Bacon Dressing
- 3 tablespoons bacon drippings
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the spinach thoroughly.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy.
- Remove bacon and crumble into small pieces.
- Reserve about 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the skillet.
- Add vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to the skillet.
- Whisk the dressing over low heat until combined and slightly warm.
- Place spinach, onions, mushrooms, and sliced eggs in a large bowl.
- Pour the warm dressing over the salad.
- Toss gently until the spinach is lightly wilted.
- Sprinkle crispy bacon on top and serve immediately.
Notes
- Fresh baby spinach provides the best texture.
- Thick-cut bacon adds extra smoky flavor.
- Warm dressing should not boil.
- The salad is best served immediately after tossing.
- Mushrooms add earthy richness to the dish.
- Dijon mustard helps emulsify the dressing.
- Hard-boiled eggs add protein and creaminess.
- Red onions provide freshness and crunch