Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
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Category
Salad
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Cusine
American
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How to make?
Ingredients
12 oz bacon
5 large eggs
9 oz baby spinach
6 oz button mushrooms
1/2 small red onion
1 cup shredded or finely cubed swiss cheese
2 1/2 cups homemade or store bought croutons
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
Directions
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.