Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

Ingredients

• 12 oz bacon , cooked (drippings and browned bits from pan reserved), crumbled, divided
• 5 large eggs , boiled, peeled and sliced
• 9 oz baby spinach
• 6 oz button mushrooms , sliced
• 1/2 small red onion , thinly sliced (run under cool water to remove harsh bite)
• 1 cup shredded or finely cubed swiss cheese
• 2 1/2 cups homemade or store bought croutons (optional)
• 3 Tbsp reserved bacon drippings with browned bits
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 Tbsp honey
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

• For the dressing:
• In a skillet whisk together bacon drippings with browned bits, olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon and honey. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow to simmer over medium heat 1 minute. Stir in 2 slices crumbled bacon. Allow to cool slightly.
• In a large salad bowl toss together spinach, remaining bacon, mushrooms, red onion and swiss. Drizzle with warm dressing and toss. Add eggs and croutons to top and serve.
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Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing