SWEET-SOUR SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON

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The L&T tasting panel loved this full-flavored contribution from Jennifer Cain. "When I tasted this tangy salad at a cookout, I immediately asked for the recipe," she writes from Bel Air, Maryland. "Even after I pared it down and added veggies, it was still a hit!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and halved
1/2 cup thinly sliced yellow summer squash
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, water chestnuts, squash, mushrooms, garbanzo beans and onion. , In a small bowl, whisk the sugar, oil, ketchup, water, vinegar, garlic and salt. Pour over spinach mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Obianuju Ogbonna
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I love the combination of sweet and sour in this salad. The dressing is also very easy to make, which is always a plus.


Nthati Nthati
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. I always have some leftover spinach in the fridge, so this salad is a perfect way to use it up.


SAMID HASAN JOY
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I made this salad with grilled chicken instead of bacon and it was still delicious. The chicken added a nice smoky flavor to the salad.


Katleho Katt Mokoena
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a very filling salad, so it's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Aldas Vaitaitis
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I love the combination of sweet and sour in this salad. The dressing is also very easy to make, which is always a plus.


coconut men ak47
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. I always have some leftover spinach in the fridge, so this salad is a perfect way to use it up.


beverly bramlett
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I'm a big fan of spinach salads, and this one is one of my favorites. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the bacon and nuts add a nice crunch.


Benita Steven
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I made this salad with grilled chicken instead of bacon and it was still delicious. The chicken added a nice smoky flavor to the salad.


Sihle Sidu
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a very filling salad, so it's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Vypa Boyi
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I love the combination of sweet and sour in this salad. The dressing is also very easy to make, which is always a plus.


James Cassell
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon. I always have some leftover bacon in the fridge, so this salad is a perfect way to use it up.


Jessica Rigsby
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach salads, but this one was really good. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the bacon and nuts added a nice crunch.


Alex R
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The salad was also very easy to make, which is always a plus.


My Online Tv
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This salad was delicious! The dressing was the perfect balance of sweet and sour, and the bacon added a nice salty crunch. I will definitely be making this again.