Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our delectable Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Mushroom Dressing. This vibrant dish tantalizes the senses with a symphony of flavors and textures. Fresh, crisp baby spinach forms the base, providing a verdant canvas for a medley of toppings. Sliced hard-boiled eggs add a touch of protein and a creamy contrast, while crumbled bacon and sautéed mushrooms bring a savory, smoky richness. Red onion lends a sharp, piquant bite, and toasted almonds add a nutty crunch. The crowning glory is the warm bacon mushroom dressing, a luscious blend of bacon drippings, mushrooms, vinegar, and spices. This dressing not only coats the salad in a flavorful embrace but also elevates the entire dish to a new level of deliciousness. Get ready to savor a salad that is both satisfying and refreshing, perfect for any occasion. Dive into the recipe and let your taste buds embark on an unforgettable adventure.
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SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON-MUSTARD DRESSING
A classic steakhouse-style spinach salad with the absolute best warm bacon-mustard dressing I've ever had! Looks and tastes like a lot of work, but can be prepared in no time! This salad can easily be converted to a main dish salad by adding strips of grilled chicken breast.
Provided by brightlightz
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place spinach into a large serving bowl, top with hard-cooked eggs, mushrooms, 4 crumbled strips of bacon, Swiss cheese, and almonds.
- Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in shallots and garlic, and cook until softened and translucent, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and 2 crumbled strips of bacon; season to taste with salt and pepper, then cook until hot.
- Pour hot dressing over spinach and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 292.6 mg, Fat 40.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 36.1 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 1123.4 mg, Sugar 26 g
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 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
My spinach salad with a comforting bacon dressing is a recipe I turn to again and again in winter. It's quick, elegant and so delicious. I can always count on compliments. -Sandy Davis, Prescott, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings., Add vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, mustard and seasonings to drippings; heat through, stirring to blend. Transfer to a small bowl; gradually whisk in oil. Stir in half of the bacon., Place spinach, onion and eggs in a large bowl; toss with warm dressing. Sprinkle with remaining bacon; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 25g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 196mg cholesterol, Sodium 373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g 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-MUSHROOM DRESSING
Steps:
- Saute: 4 strips bacon, diced Saute in 1 T. Bacon Drippings: 1 lb. mushrooms, halved Heat and Saute: 1 T. olive oil 3/4 cup red onion, sliced Stir in: 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 3 T. honey 1 T. Dijon mustard Whisk in: 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Toss Dressing with: 1/2 lb. fresh spinach leaves Reserved bacon and mushrooms Purchased croutons Quartered hard cooked egg, optional
Tips:
- Fresh Ingredients: For the best flavor and texture, use fresh spinach, mushrooms, and bacon. Fresh ingredients will also ensure that your salad is more nutritious.
- Crispy Bacon: To get the best crispy bacon, cook it over medium-high heat until it is golden brown and slightly charred. Drain the bacon on paper towels to remove any excess grease.
- Sautéed Mushrooms: Sauté the mushrooms in butter or olive oil until they are tender and browned. Season the mushrooms with salt and pepper to taste.
- Warm Dressing: The warm dressing is what makes this salad special. Make sure to heat the dressing until it is just warm, but not boiling. This will help to wilt the spinach and soften the mushrooms.
- Serve Immediately: This salad is best served immediately after it is made. The warm dressing will help to keep the salad warm and wilted.
Conclusion:
This spinach salad with warm bacon-mushroom dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. The fresh spinach, crispy bacon, sautéed mushrooms, and warm dressing combine to create a flavorful and satisfying salad that everyone will love. Whether you are serving it as a side dish or a main course, this salad is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a new salad recipe to try, give this spinach salad with warm bacon-mushroom dressing a try. You won't be disappointed!
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