SPINACH SALAD WITH SWEET-SOUR BACON DRESSING

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This was my mom's favorite thing to make and eat for herself. I didn't appreciate it as a kid, but have to admit that I've learned to love it, too. Perfect with fresh from the garden baby spinach.

Provided by Vina7737

Categories     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 slices diced raw bacon (1/2 cup Tightly packed, more is better!)
1/2 cup finely chopped green onion
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup chicken stock
salt and pepper
10 -12 cups baby spinach leaves, washed well and drained
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted or 1/4 cup salted roasted sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • Cook bacon over medium to high heat until almost crisp.
  • Add onions and fry, stirring, for one minute.
  • Add sugar, stirring over medium heat until sugar starts to develop a golden color.
  • Add the vinegar and stock, season with salt and pepper, and bring back to a boil for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Immediately pour over spinach leaves in a large bowl.
  • Toss to coat spinach evenly and serve.
  • Sprinkle nuts or seeds over each serving, to taste.

Lake wood Church
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I'm not a big fan of spinach salads, but this one was actually really good. The dressing was very flavorful and the salad was very refreshing.


Oyintoke Michael
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also very refreshing and flavorful.


temuulen temuulen
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This salad is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Rais Aslam
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This was a great salad! The dressing was delicious and the salad was very refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Mogmi Diwash
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I loved this salad! The dressing was tangy and flavorful, and the salad was very refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Mukhtar A
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This salad was easy to make and it turned out great! The dressing was delicious and the salad was very refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Farha Chowdhury
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. The dressing is so flavorful and the salad is so refreshing. I love the combination of spinach, bacon, almonds, and goat cheese. It's a perfect salad for any occasion.


Edwin Ndung'u
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This salad is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The dressing is amazing and the combination of spinach, bacon, almonds, and goat cheese is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe!


Aimable Sibomana
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This salad was delicious! The dressing was the perfect balance of sweet and sour, and it really complimented the spinach and bacon. I also loved the addition of the almonds and goat cheese. They added a nice crunch and creaminess to the salad. I will


Sirleide Souza Porto Ruas
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I love spinach salads, and this one with the sweet-sour bacon dressing was a delightful twist. The dressing was tangy and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the fresh spinach and crispy bacon. I also appreciated the addition of the almonds and c