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Warm Bacon Spinach Salad

Warm Bacon Spinach Salad

Tender spinach meets a tangy bacon vinaigrette, crisp bacon, and jammy eggs. A cozy, quick salad that eats like a meal.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 8 oz baby spinach about 8 packed cups
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 0.5 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 3 large eggs hard-boiled eggs, wedged
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1.5 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil for rounding out the dressing
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup garlic croutons
  • 0.5 cup shaved Parmesan

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Wash and dry spinach. Slice onion and mushrooms, halve tomatoes, mince garlic, and wedge the eggs.
  • Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 6–8 minutes.
  • Transfer bacon to paper towels; pour off and reserve about 3 tbsp drippings in the skillet.
  • Sauté onion and mushrooms in the drippings until softened and lightly browned, about 3–4 minutes.
  • Whisk in garlic, Dijon, vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper; simmer 30 seconds.
  • Add spinach to a large bowl. Pour warm dressing over and toss until just wilted.
  • Fold in crumbled bacon, tomatoes, eggs, croutons, and Parmesan. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately.

Notes

Variation: Swap red wine vinegar for apple cider vinegar and add a sprinkle of blue cheese. For a heartier plate, top with sliced grilled chicken. If prepping ahead, keep components separate; rewarm the bacon dressing gently before tossing.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Warm Bacon Spinach Salad flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.