Spinach Salad Recipe
bacon bits, mushrooms, red onion, egg, hot bacon dressing
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Salad Base
In a large salad bowl, add 6 cups of fresh spinach. Clean and slice the mushrooms, then add 1 cup to the bowl. Thinly slice the medium red onion and add it as well. Peel and chop the 2 hard-boiled eggs, sprinkling them over the salad. Finally, add 1 cup of bacon bits on top.
Dressing Preparation
- 2
Make the Hot Bacon Dressing
In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of bacon grease over medium heat. Once hot, whisk in 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper to taste. Stir until well combined and heated through, but do not let it boil.
Assembly
- 3
Combine and Serve
Pour the hot bacon dressing over the prepared salad base. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients and ensure the spinach is well coated with the dressing. Serve immediately while the dressing is warm.