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Spinach Salad with Bacon Recipe

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A fresh and vibrant Spinach Salad with crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, and a tangy homemade dressing featuring apple cider vinegar and honey. Perfect for a quick, healthy lunch or a light dinner.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes (for boiling eggs and cooking bacon if not precooked)
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Salad Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Salad

  • 8 cups baby spinach
  • ½ English cucumber, sliced
  • 8 cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 4 hard boiled eggs, quartered

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing: Combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper in a bowl or jar with a lid. Whisk or shake vigorously until the ingredients are well emulsified. Set the dressing aside.
  2. Mix the salad base: In a large bowl, place the baby spinach, sliced cucumber, and sliced cremini mushrooms. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
  3. Add toppings and serve: Sprinkle the crumbled cooked bacon and quartered hard boiled eggs on top of the dressed salad. Serve immediately for the freshest taste and texture.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, consider adding toasted nuts like walnuts or pecans.
  • Use fresh, crispy bacon for the best texture and flavor.
  • Hard-boil eggs ahead of time to save prep time.
  • The salad dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Feel free to add cherry tomatoes or red onion slices for added flavor.

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