SPINACH SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA CROUTONS AND BACON TWISTS
This came from the 2004 edition of The Gourmet Cookbook, edited by Ruth Reichl. I microwaved the bacon twists, but I'll provide the recipe as written in the book. The dressing for this was so good my daughter wanted to scrape the blender pitcher. As I typed this in I realized I misread it when I made it and used 2 tablespoons of honey rather than teaspoons. The additional honey certainly did no harm! Preparation time does not include hard-boiling the eggs.
Provided by Sonata
Categories Spinach
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 375°F.
- Twist each bacon slice into a tight spiral and arrange twists on rack of broiler pan, pressing ends onto pan(twists will unravel somewhat as they bake).
- Bake in upper third of oven until crisp, about 30 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Meanwhile, mash together Gorgonzola and butter in a shallow bowl with a fork. Spread generously on bread slices.
- Cut slices into 1-inch squares and arrange on a baking sheet.
- After bacon has cooked for 15 minutes, put croutons in lower third of oven. Bake until golden and crisp, about 15 minutes.
- While croutons bake, using a large heavy knife, mince and mash garlic to a paste with salt.
- Combine mayonnaise, oil, vinegar, honey, and garlic paste in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Toss together spinach, warm croutons, and onion in a servng bowl and toss with dressing. Top with bacon twists and eggs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.2, Fat 42.4, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 154.6, Sodium 1402.3, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 5.5, Protein 19.5
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Nill Ahmed 143
143@yahoo.comI can't wait to try this salad. It looks like the perfect summer dish.
Zte Mobile
zte_m@hotmail.comThis salad is definitely on my to-make list. It looks so good!
Kingsley Chidi
chidi.kingsley@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of spinach, but this salad might just change my mind.
Dominique Browne
d.browne@gmail.comThis salad looks absolutely delicious. I'm definitely going to give it a try.
Musa a Musa
m88@hotmail.comI'm always looking for new and creative ways to make salad, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. I can't wait to try it!
Morris Pinder
morris90@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. I always have a bag of spinach in my fridge, and this is a great way to use it up before it goes bad.
Grace Fiagbedzi
g-fiagbedzi93@yahoo.comI love the way the gorgonzola and bacon add a salty, savory flavor to this salad.
Aja 786
786a55@hotmail.comThis is my go-to salad recipe for summer parties. It's always a hit, and it's so easy to make.
Teclah Hadebe
teclah_h2@gmail.comI made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Syed Ashique
syed_ashique95@aol.comThis salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the bacon twists, and they didn't even notice the spinach.
Harry Noel Mboh Abwa
n-harry83@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of spinach, but I loved this salad. The dressing was so good that it made me forget all about the spinach.
francis oppong
francis@yahoo.comThis salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!
Bhawana Acharya
bhawana_a@aol.comI love the combination of spinach, gorgonzola, and bacon in this salad. It's a classic flavor combination that never gets old.
Md Morshed Islam Musfik
mmd22@hotmail.comThis is a great salad for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the colors are so vibrant.
Alicia Ward
ward@yahoo.comI made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! The dressing was light and flavorful, and the spinach was fresh and crisp.
Nusarallah Nusarallah
n.n16@yahoo.comThis spinach salad was a hit at my last dinner party. The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the gorgonzola croutons and bacon twists added a touch of elegance.