Best 7 Wilted Spinach And Avocado Salad With Warm Bacon Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Wilted Spinach and Avocado Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds. This vibrant salad features a harmonious balance of fresh, crisp spinach, creamy avocado, and crispy bacon, all coated in a warm, savory dressing that elevates the dish to new heights. Accompanying this main recipe are two additional variations that offer unique twists on the classic: a refreshing Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing and a tangy Avocado Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing. Each recipe promises a delightful combination of textures and flavors, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a casual lunch, a sophisticated dinner party, or simply seeking a wholesome and delicious meal, these recipes will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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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

3 bacon strips, chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Dash ground nutmeg
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup olive oil
6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups)
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped

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.

WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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Warm crispy bacon is the star of this simple spinach salad. We upped the ante with tender mushrooms, fresh red onion and hard-boiled eggs for a hearty salad your whole family can enjoy.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

One 5-ounce package baby spinach
4 large eggs
8 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces
One 3.5-ounce package cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place the spinach in a large bowl and leave at room temperature. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Use a slotted spoon to gently lower the eggs into the water. Boil until both the whites and yolks are set (hard-boiled), about 10 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl filled with ice water and cool completely. Once cool, peel the eggs and cut each into quarters.
  • Meanwhile, put the bacon in a large skillet and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Remove half of the bacon fat to a small bowl and reserve.
  • Return the skillet and remaining bacon fat to medium heat. Add the mushrooms, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and a few grinds of black pepper to the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in the reserved bacon fat, vinegar, mustard and honey and whisk until smooth and emulsified. Taste and season with more salt and pepper.
  • Pour the hot bacon dressing over the spinach and toss until evenly coated and slightly wilted. Transfer to a platter and top with the eggs, red onion and reserved bacon.

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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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

8 ounces young spinach
2 large eggs
8 pieces thick-sliced bacon, chopped
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large white mushrooms, sliced
3 ounces red onion (1 small), very thinly sliced

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.

HEARTY SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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This warm, hearty spinach and bacon salad offers comfort at any meal. The glossy dressing features a hint of celery seed for a special touch. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 cups torn fresh spinach
3 bacon strips, diced
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/3 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Place spinach in a large salad bowl; set aside. In a small nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. , In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Stir in the brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard, celery seed and pepper. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. , Remove from the heat; pour over spinach and toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges

WILTED SPINACH AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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Make and share this Wilted Spinach and Avocado Salad With Warm Bacon Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     Spinach

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 lb fresh spinach, stemmed, rinsed, and patted dry
1 ripe avocado, peeled, seeded, and diced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
8 slices lean streaky bacon
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 hard-boiled eggs, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and mustard, and whisk until well blended. Add the sugar, garlic, and salt and pepper; stir well and set aside.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, avocado, and onion; set aside.
  • In a large skillet, fry the bacon over moderate heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels, and crumble coarsely. Pour off all but about 2 tablespoons grease from skillet, add the oil plus the vinegar-mustard mixture, and stir until dressing is hot. Pour dressing over spinach mixture and toss well. Add the bacon and eggs, toss well again, and taste for seasoning. Serve salad immediately.

WILTED SPINACH AND AVOCADO SALAD



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Make and share this Wilted Spinach and Avocado Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Carol Bullock

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups spinach leaves, torn into bite size pieces
2 avocados, sliced
1 sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings (Walla Walla's are good)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk lemon juice, olive oil and cilantro together.
  • Separate onions into rings and sauté in a skillet.
  • At the last moment, add spinach and stir for about 10 seconds.
  • Return to bowl and add dressing.
  • Garnish with avocado slices and serve.

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON-MUSTARD DRESSING



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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

1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and sliced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
4 strips crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
10 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded
½ cup toasted sliced almonds
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large shallot, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
⅓ cup white wine vinegar
⅓ cup Dijon mustard
⅓ cup honey
2 strips crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
salt and pepper to taste

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

Tips:

  • Use baby spinach leaves for a more tender salad.
  • Wilt the spinach quickly in hot bacon grease to maintain its vibrant color and nutrients.
  • Use a good quality bacon for the best flavor.
  • Add the warm bacon dressing to the salad just before serving to keep it crispy.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to the salad, such as cherry tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, or hard-boiled eggs.

Conclusion:

This wilted spinach and avocado salad with warm bacon dressing is a delicious and healthy side dish or light lunch. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. The combination of wilted spinach, creamy avocado, crispy bacon, and tangy dressing is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this one a try.

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