Best 5 Spinach Salad With Bacon And Croutons Recipes
Feast your taste buds on a delightful culinary journey with our spinach salad recipes, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your palate. From the classic Spinach Salad with Bacon and Croutons to the tangy Asian Spinach Salad, each recipe offers a unique twist on this wholesome and refreshing dish. We've carefully curated a collection of recipes that cater to diverse dietary preferences, including gluten-free and vegetarian options.
Indulge in the timeless classic, Spinach Salad with Bacon and Croutons, where crispy bacon and crunchy croutons add delightful textures to the tender spinach leaves. For a zesty Asian flair, try our Asian Spinach Salad, where a zesty dressing of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil elevates the salad to new heights.
If you're seeking a gluten-free alternative, our Gluten-Free Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing is the perfect choice. Crispy bacon is tossed in a warm dressing and served atop a bed of fresh spinach, creating a harmonious balance of flavors and textures.
For vegetarians, our Spinach Salad with Chickpeas and Feta is a delightful treat. Roasted chickpeas add a nutty flavor and protein boost, while crumbled feta cheese provides a creamy tang.
These recipes are not just delicious but also incredibly versatile. Easily adapt them to suit your dietary needs or personal preferences. Experiment with different ingredients, dressings, and toppings to create your own signature spinach salad.
SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING
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
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.
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 WARM BACON DRESSING
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 9 to 11 minutes. Remove to paper towels; reserve the drippings in the skillet.
- Whisk the vinegar, sugar, mustard and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper into the drippings. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
- Place the spinach in a large bowl and pour the warm dressing on top; add the grapes, blue cheese and the reserved bacon and toss. Season with salt and pepper. Top with croutons.
SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON AND CROUTONS
Want to make your own simple croutons? You know you do. Ordinary sliced bread is torn into pieces and roasted with bacon to make easy croutons. Then the salad is dressed with a creamy buttermilk dressing. From "Real Simple" magazine. You will have leftover dressing for another use.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Spinach
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F; toss bacon pieces with bread pieces on a rimmed baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake until bacon is crisp, about 10 to 12 minutes; let cool.
- In a serving bowl, toss spinach, cucumber, bacon and croutons.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients OR place in a lidded glass jar and shake to combine.
- Drizzle salad with 6 tablespoons of dressing and toss well.
SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON, EGG, AND CROUTON
Though this salad was originally meant for mache, baby spinach is an acceptable substitute. The spinach is dressed with a Dijon vinegarette and topped with croutons, lardons of bacon, and hard boiled egg that has been heated in a saute pan.
Provided by Waylando
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 26m
Yield 1 1/2 cup, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk the honey, mustard and vinegar with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Then slowly pour in the olive oil while whisking vigorously. Set dressing aside.
- In a large saute pan, cook the bacon over medium-low heat until it is cooked through. The bacon should remain pink when cooked and not become crispy browned. Remove from heat.
- Add the egg, butter and croutons to the pan with the bacon and cook over high heat, stirring often. When the butter is melted and the mixture is heated through, remove from heat.
- Toss spinach in dressing and gently pour into bowl. Dump hot mixture onto the dressed spinach and serve immediately.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked bacon or microwave bacon according to package instructions.
- If you don't have croutons on hand, you can make your own by toasting cubes of bread in a pan with some olive oil and garlic.
- For a healthier version of this salad, use low-fat bacon or turkey bacon. You can also use whole-wheat croutons or make your own with whole-wheat bread.
- To make this salad ahead of time, cook the bacon and croutons up to 2 days in advance. Store them in separate containers in the refrigerator. When you're ready to serve, just assemble the salad and add the dressing.
Conclusion:
Spinach salad with bacon and croutons is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that's perfect for any occasion. The combination of spinach, bacon, croutons, and hard-boiled eggs is a classic for a reason. It's a hearty and satisfying salad that's also incredibly flavorful. The dressing is simple but delicious, and it really brings the salad together. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed.
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