Best 14 Hot Bacon Spinach Salad Recipes

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**Hot Bacon Spinach Salad: A Delightful Medley of Flavors and Textures**

Indulge in a culinary symphony with our Hot Bacon Spinach Salad, where crispy bacon, tender spinach, tangy dressing, and a medley of toppings unite to create a flavor explosion. This delightful salad is a perfect balance of warm and cool, savory and sweet, and crunchy and soft textures. With variations ranging from a classic bacon vinaigrette to a creamy avocado dressing, this recipe offers options for every palate. Prepare to embark on a journey of taste as we guide you through the steps of crafting this irresistible salad.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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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

One 5-ounce package baby spinach
4 large eggs
8 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces
One 3.5-ounce package cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

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.

SHRIMP AND SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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When I meet former co-workers for lunch at our favorite restaurant, we always order this salad. I wanted to share it with my husband, so I made it my mission to re-create it. Mission accomplished! -Lisa Bynum, Brandon, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
4 bacon strips, chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach
3/4 cup julienned roasted sweet red peppers
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Sprinkle shrimp with steak seasoning. On 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread shrimp. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes on each side., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings. Add shallot; cook and stir over medium heat until tender, 1-2 minutes. Stir in next 6 ingredients; bring to a boil. Remove from heat., In a large serving bowl, combine spinach and dressing; toss to coat. Layer with shrimp and pepper slices; top with cooked bacon and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 739mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic exchanges

SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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Thick-sliced bacon, along with its melted fat, provide not only flavor but also the hot dressing to wilt the greens in this spinach salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 bunches spinach, about 2 pounds, tough stems removed, cleaned
1 small red onion, cut into slivers
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound slab or very thick-sliced bacon, cut into 1/4-by-1/2-inch pieces
1 large shallot, minced
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 one-pound loaf white bread, crusts removed, cut into 1-inch squares

Steps:

  • Toss spinach and onion in a large bowl. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and bacon, and cook, stirring occasionally, until well browned.
  • Transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Remove and reserve 4 tablespoons of the bacon fat from the skillet, and place the remainder back over medium heat. Add the shallot, and cook until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in vinegar, sugar, honey mustard, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and dressing is hot, about 1 minute.
  • Pour dressing over spinach, add reserved bacon, and toss well. Heat 2 tablespoons of the reserved bacon fat in the same skillet. Add half the bread cubes, and toss to coat them evenly. Cook until bread cubes are golden, about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer to a paper towel, and repeat with remaining bread cubes, adding remaining 2 tablespoons bacon fat to pan. Add to salad, and toss well. Serve immediately.

BASIC SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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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

5 slices bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
1 lb fresh spinach, clean and cut off any coarse stems

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 HOT BACON DRESSING



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After having a salad like this at a restaurant years ago, I came up with this recipe. It is especially good when the spinach comes right from the garden to the table.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups fresh baby spinach, torn
2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
4 cherry tomatoes, halved
3 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup salad croutons
6 pitted ripe olives, halved
3 slices red onion, halved
DRESSING:
4 bacon strips, diced
1 tablespoon chopped onion
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Divide spinach between 2 plates. Arrange the eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, croutons, olives and red onion over top., In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute onion in drippings until tender., Stir in the sugar, ketchup, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle bacon over salads; drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 238mg cholesterol, Sodium 1178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

HOT BACON SPINACH SALAD



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When I got married, my husband said he hated spinach! I prepared this salad and dressing for him and he now requests it all the time!-Lisa Spiegel Westbrook, Georgetown, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, trimmed and torn
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup chopped green onions
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
HOT BACON DRESSING:
8 bacon strips, diced
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, mushrooms and onions. Divide among four salad plates; arrange tomatoes on top. Set aside., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving drippings. Add water, vinegar and sugar to the drippings. Bring to a boil; remove from the heat. , Stir 3 tablespoons of hot dressing into the eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Drizzle over salads; sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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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

1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach (coarse stems removed, washed in cold water and dried)
6 slices bacon, cut crosswise in very thin strips
2 green onions, sliced finely
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/8 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

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.

GERMAN SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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Make and share this German Spinach Salad With Hot Bacon Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mama Cee Jay

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb bacon, diced and browned
4 tablespoons bacon fat, reserved from bacon
1/2 large sweet onion, diced
2 eggs, hard boiled, sliced
4 tablespoons flour
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup sugar
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 (10 ounce) package Baby Spinach, pre-washed and ready to eat

Steps:

  • Prepare bacon and reserve 4 Tbl of bacon fat for dressing. Combine bacon fat and flour in medium saucepan and heat over medium low heat until mixture is nutty brown. Slowly add water and whisk until thickened and smooth. Add sugar and vinegar and combine. Keep dressing warm until ready to serve.
  • In large bowl, place spinach, bacon, onion and eggs. Pour warm dressing over salad and serve immediately. (Be careful to only use enough dressing as needed. You can refrigerate the leftover dressing for another meal.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.4, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 144.3, Sodium 857.6, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 26.3, Protein 12.8

SPINACH-SHRIMP SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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Throwing together this seafood favorite won't take long. Feta cheese is the surprise ingredient.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
4 cups lightly packed bite-size pieces spinach leaves
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 ounces)
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 ounces)
1/2 pound cooked peeled deveined medium shrimp

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Stir in vinegar, sugar and mustard; continue stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  • Toss spinach, mushrooms, cheese and shrimp in large bowl. Drizzle hot bacon dressing over spinach mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

SPINACH SHRIMP SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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I use the pre cooked shrimp and a couple tablespoons of the real Maple Leaf bacon bits.

Provided by Natasha Preston

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices cooked crumbled bacon
1/2 c vinegar
1 Tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp dry mustard
4 c bite size pieces spinach leaves (fresh not frozen)
1 c sliced fresh mushrooms
1 c crumbled feta cheese
1/2 lb cooked medium shrimp

Steps:

  • 1. Cook bacon and crumble. In saucepan mix vinegar, sugar and dry mustard. Stir until sugar is dissolved and sauce is hot.
  • 2. Toss spinach, mushrooms, cheese and shrimp in a large bowl. Drizzle hot dressing over spinach mixture.
  • 3. Toss to coat. Serve immediately.

HEARTY SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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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

8 cups torn fresh spinach
3 bacon strips, diced
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/3 cup cold water

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

SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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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

½ pound sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
¼ cup vegetable oil
½ cup minced onion
1 pinch salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup rice vinegar
½ cup water
½ cup white sugar
1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
⅓ cup bacon drippings
2 teaspoons water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound baby spinach leaves
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
12 white button mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes

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

SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Vegetable

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 slices thick-cut bacon , halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1 (10-ounce) bag curly-leaf spinach , stemmed and torn into bite-sized pieces
1/2 red onion , sliced thin
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 hard-cooked eggs , peeled and quartered (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Fry bacon in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until crisp, about 7 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper-towel-lined plate and pour off all but 1/4 cup bacon fat. Place spinach in large bowl next to stove. 2. Return pot to medium-high heat and cook onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and sugar until onion is softened, about 3 minutes. Working quickly, add vinegar and mustard and scrape bottom of pot with wooden spoon to loosen browned bits. Remove pot from heat, add spinach, and cover, allowing spinach to steam until just beginning to wilt, about 15 seconds. 3. Transfer steamed spinach and hot dressing to empty bowl and toss lightly with tongs. Divide salad among individual plates and garnish with reserved bacon and eggs (if using). Serve.

SPINACH-ONION SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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I knew this spinach salad was something special when my picky husband asked for seconds! The sweet-tart bacon dressing with a hint of honey is a real treat.- Leigh Gallagher, Austin, WA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 bacon strips, chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped, divided
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
5 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup canola oil
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon and half of the onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp. Stir in the vinegar, honey, salt and pepper; heat through. Transfer to a small bowl; gradually whisk in oil., Place spinach in a large bowl. Drizzle warm dressing over spinach and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and remaining onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • For a crispier bacon, cook it in a single layer in a large skillet over medium heat, flipping once halfway through cooking.
  • To save time, use pre-cooked bacon or microwave bacon according to package directions.
  • Use fresh spinach for the best flavor and texture. If using frozen spinach, thaw and squeeze out excess water before using.
  • Add other vegetables to the salad, such as chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, or red onions.
  • For a vegetarian version of the salad, omit the bacon and add crumbled tofu or tempeh.
  • Serve the salad immediately after dressing it to prevent the spinach from wilting.

Conclusion:

This hot bacon spinach salad is a delicious and healthy side dish or main course. It's packed with nutrients, including vitamins A, C, and K, and is a good source of fiber and protein. The warm bacon dressing adds a savory and smoky flavor to the salad, while the spinach and mushrooms provide a crunchy and earthy contrast. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or party.

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