Spinach Salad Recipe
Tossed with Apple Cider Bacon Vinaigrette, Toasted Almonds, Red Onion, Red Apple, and Blue Cheese Crumbles.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Apple Cider Bacon Vinaigrette
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Salad Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, add the fresh spinach as the base of the salad.
- 2
- 3
Slice the Onion
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.
- 4
Add Blue Cheese and Almonds
Sprinkle the blue cheese crumbles and toasted almonds over the top of the salad.
Vinaigrette Preparation
- 5
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet, cook the bacon slices over medium heat until crispy. Remove and let cool, then crumble into small pieces.
- 6
Make the Vinaigrette
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 7
Combine Bacon with Vinaigrette
Add the crumbled bacon to the vinaigrette and mix well.
- 8
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the apple cider bacon vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Toss gently to combine.
