Sanibel Spinach Salad Recipe
Bleu cheese crumbles, spiced pecans, grape tomatoes, Granny Smith apples tossed with caramelized onion and smoked bacon dressing.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Caramelized Onion and Smoked Bacon Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Spinach
Rinse the fresh spinach under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place it in a large salad bowl.
- 2
- 3
Prepare the Granny Smith Apple
Core and slice the Granny Smith apple into thin wedges. Add to the salad bowl.
- 4
Add Bleu Cheese and Pecans
Sprinkle the bleu cheese crumbles and spiced pecans over the salad base.
Dressing Preparation
- 5
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the smoked bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and let it cool on paper towels, then crumble into small pieces.
- 6
- 7
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper. Add the caramelized onions and crumbled bacon, and mix well.
