Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing is a classic American dish that combines the flavors of crisp spinach, savory bacon, sweet onion, tangy vinegar, and a hint of maple syrup. It's a versatile salad that can be served as a light lunch, a hearty side dish, or even a main course. The hot bacon dressing is what really makes this salad shine, and it's surprisingly easy to make. Simply fry some bacon until crispy, then whisk together vinegar, sugar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Pour the hot dressing over the salad and toss to coat. The result is a salad that is both refreshing and satisfying, with a perfect balance of flavors. In this article, we'll share the recipe for Basic Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing, as well as some variations that will allow you to customize the salad to your liking. We'll also provide tips for making the perfect hot bacon dressing and for storing the salad so that it stays fresh and delicious.
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SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING
My spinach salad with a comforting bacon dressing is a recipe I turn to again and again in winter. It's quick, elegant and so delicious. I can always count on compliments. -Sandy Davis, Prescott, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings., Add vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, mustard and seasonings to drippings; heat through, stirring to blend. Transfer to a small bowl; gradually whisk in oil. Stir in half of the bacon., Place spinach, onion and eggs in a large bowl; toss with warm dressing. Sprinkle with remaining bacon; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 25g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 196mg cholesterol, Sodium 373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
HEARTY SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING
This warm, hearty spinach and bacon salad offers comfort at any meal. The glossy dressing features a hint of celery seed for a special touch. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place spinach in a large salad bowl; set aside. In a small nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. , In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Stir in the brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard, celery seed and pepper. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. , Remove from the heat; pour over spinach and toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges
WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING
Warm crispy bacon is the star of this simple spinach salad. We upped the ante with tender mushrooms, fresh red onion and hard-boiled eggs for a hearty salad your whole family can enjoy.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the spinach in a large bowl and leave at room temperature. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Use a slotted spoon to gently lower the eggs into the water. Boil until both the whites and yolks are set (hard-boiled), about 10 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl filled with ice water and cool completely. Once cool, peel the eggs and cut each into quarters.
- Meanwhile, put the bacon in a large skillet and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Remove half of the bacon fat to a small bowl and reserve.
- Return the skillet and remaining bacon fat to medium heat. Add the mushrooms, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and a few grinds of black pepper to the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in the reserved bacon fat, vinegar, mustard and honey and whisk until smooth and emulsified. Taste and season with more salt and pepper.
- Pour the hot bacon dressing over the spinach and toss until evenly coated and slightly wilted. Transfer to a platter and top with the eggs, red onion and reserved bacon.
SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING
This spinach salad with black-eyed peas is a twist on one of my favorite culinary traditions: serving beans and greens on New Year's Day. Greens represent paper money and beans symbolize coins. Here I present these ingredients in salad form, which is a great delivery system for hot bacon dressing.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cook and stir bacon with 1/4 cup vegetable in a skillet over medium heat until bacon is browned and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour bacon into a strainer set over a bowl, reserving 1/3 cup of bacon drippings.
- Return skillet to medium heat. Stir onions and salt into the skillet; cook and stir until onions are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant and golden, 1 minute.
- Stir cider vinegar, rice vinegar, 1/2 cup water, sugar, and Dijon mustard into onion mixture. Increase heat to medium-high and simmer.
- Whisk 2 teaspoons water and cornstarch in a bowl. Gradually pour cornstarch mixture into onion mixture and whisk until thickened. 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
- Drizzle reserved 1/3 cup bacon drippings into onion mixture, whisking constantly. Add cooked bacon and stir to combine. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Combine spinach, black-eyed peas, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes in a large bowl; toss to combine. Drizzle hot bacon dressing over spinach mixture; toss quickly and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 26.1 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 673.6 mg, Sugar 18.2 g
BASIC SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING
This is a great classic spinach salad with hot bacon dressing. I like it because the dressing is made with staples I always have in my kitchen so all I need to do is pick up some fresh spinach. You can add what you like to the salad: eggs, nuts, fruit, etc. This is from "Gourmet Magazine". If you've never attempted a spinach salad with hot bacon dressing this is an easy and impressive recipe that tastes yummy!
Provided by Slatts
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook bacon until crisp. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Drain most of the bacon fat from the pan leaving only two tablespoons.
- Cook the shallot in the bacon fat for one minute.
- Add the vinegar, sugar, mustard, oil, salt, pepper, and bring to a boil.
- Pour over spinach and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle with reserved bacon pieces and serve immeadiately.
SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING
To make his Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing recipe from Good Eats on Food Network even better, Alton Brown tops it with sliced eggs and mushrooms.
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Remove the stems from the spinach and wash, drain and pat dry thoroughly. Place into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Place the eggs into an electric kettle and cover with cold water by at least 1-inch. Turn the kettle on. Once the water comes to a boil, the kettle will turn itself off. Leave the eggs in the water for 15 minutes. Remove and peel off the shell. Slice each egg into 8 pieces and set aside.
- While the eggs are cooking, fry the bacon and remove to a paper towel to drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of the rendered fat. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
- Transfer the fat to a small saucepan set over low heat and whisk in the red wine vinegar, sugar and Dijon mustard. Season with a small pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper.
- Add the mushrooms and the sliced onion to the spinach and toss. Add the dressing and bacon and toss to combine. Divide the spinach between 4 plates or bowls and evenly divide the egg among them. Season with pepper, as desired. Serve immediately.
SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING
Make and share this Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by _Pixie_
Categories Pork
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Rip spinach into bite size pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
- Fry bacon until crispy, remove bacon to drain on paper towel.
- Stir fry the green onions in the bacon drippings.
- Mix in vinegar and ketchup, salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat, stirring continuously for about 5 minutes.
- Pour hot dressing over spinach and toss well.
- Add bacon and toss again.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, young spinach leaves. Avoid wilted or yellowed leaves.
- To save time, use pre-cooked bacon or bacon bits. You can also cook the bacon in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If you don't have a bacon grease jar, you can use a small bowl or ramekin to catch the drippings.
- Be careful not to overcook the dressing. It should be hot and bubbly, but not boiling.
- Serve the salad immediately after dressing it. The dressing will wilt the spinach if it sits for too long.
Conclusion:
This basic spinach salad with hot bacon dressing is a quick and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is also a great way to use up leftover bacon. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, this salad is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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