Fresh Spinach Salad Recipes: Warm Spinach Salad
2013-05-06Average Member Rating
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- Servings : 8
- Prep Time : 10m
- Cook Time : 10m
- Ready In : 20m
Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
Calories
298Calories from Fat
258Total Fat
28.6gSaturated Fat
5.2gTrans Fat
0.0gCholesterol
18mgSodium
732mgTotal Carbohydrates
3.2gDietary Fiber
1.6gProtein
8.3gVitamin A
133%Vitamin C
34%Calcium
8%Iron
13%
Fresh spinach salad recipes are wonderful at any time and so nutritious.
You will find this particular bacon spinach salad recipe easy to prepare and just delicious.
You wouldn’t think that a warm dressing would be appropriate for a salad, but spinach is a stronger tasting green and the warm dressing with the addition of bacon is a perfect match.
Ingredients
- 2 - 10 ounce packages fresh spinach or 2 bunches baby spinach, cleaned and dried
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon tarragon
- 2 tablespoons bacon drippings
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 pound bacon
Method
Step 1
Broil or fry bacon and drain well, rolling in paper towel. Crumble bacon into small pieces.
Step 2
Mix all ingredients for salad dressing, adding bacon drippings when they are still hot. Sprinkle bacon pieces over spinach. Drizzle with dressing while still warm for a warm spinach salad recipe that will delight.
Variations:
- Add 2 ounces of toasted slivered almonds for crunch and added taste.
- Thinly slivered red onions are pretty in the salad and add an extra bit of zing.
Did You Know?…
This is a great low carb spinach salad recipe for those who are watching their carb count! That makes it a good diabetes diet recipe.
Of course, omit the bacon and bacon drippings to make this salad even healthier.
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