Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
Picture yourself enjoying a serving of Spinach Salad with a Warm Bacon Dressing, where each mouthful perfectly combines the freshness of spinach with the comforting aroma of bacon. It's more than a salad; it feels like a hug on a plate. The tangy sweetness of the dressing. Paired with the taste of mushrooms. And the creamy consistency of boiled eggs assembles a juncture of enjoyment for your taste buds. This recipe recasts simple elements into a symphony of savors and textures. Heightening evenings to something extraordinary.
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon cut into ½-inch pieces
- ¼ c finely chopped shallots from 1 to 2 shallots
- 2½ tbsp cider vinegar
- 1½ tbsp honey
- 1½ tsp Dijon mustard
- Heaping ¼ tsp salt
- Several grinds fresh black pepper
- 6 ounces about 8 cups baby spinach
- 8 ounces white button or baby bella mushrooms thinly sliced (about 2 c)
- 3 hard or soft boiled eggs thinly sliced or cut into wedges
Instructions
- Let's start by cooking the bacon in a pan, over medium heat until it turns crispy, which should take around 8 to 10 minutes.
- While the bacon is cooking, mix cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper in a bowl and set it aside.
- After the bacon is done use a spoon to transfer it to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Save 4 tablespoons of the bacon fat by pouring it into a bowl. Discard the rest. Save it for use. In the skillet cook the shallots in the remaining bacon fat over low heat until they become soft but not browned 1 to 2 minutes.
- Combine the bacon fat and shallots with the vinegar mixture. Mix well.
- Add spinach. Sliced mushrooms to the dressing bowl. Toss everything together until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning with salt or pepper if needed.
- Divide the salad onto plates then top, with sliced eggs and crispy bacon. Serve immediately. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
To assemble a variation of this scrumptious Spinach Salad, with Warm Bacon Dressing. Just make certain the Dijon mustard and bacon you utilize are certified gluten-free. Although these items are commonly gluten-free. Particular brands might include additives or seasonings holding gluten. Opting for products ticketed as gluten-free for these components lets you savor this tasty salad without worrying about gluten. Ensuring a pleasant experience, for your palate.