Wilted Spinach Bacon Salad
Servings: 4 -6
Classic Wilted Spinach Bacon Salad is a quick and easy dish that uses simple, everyday ingredients. A hearty recipe full of fresh, tender baby spinach, crispy bacon, and hard-boiled eggs dressed in a warm tangy-sweet dressing that's a great accompaniment to almost any meal!
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Ingredients
Salad
- 5 oz baby spinach
- 4-6 slices bacon
- 2 hard boiled eggs
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- SALAD:Fry the bacon until crispy and drain on paper towels. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon drippings. While the bacon is frying slice or chop the boiled eggs and sprinkle on top of the spinach. When bacon is cool enough to handle chop and sprinkle on top of the spinach.
- DRESSING: In the skillet used to fry the bacon combine the dressing ingredients along with the reserved bacon drippings. Heat over medium low heat just until heated through. DO NOT BOIL. Pour over the spinach and gently toss. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Store washed spinach in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. And store any extra dressing in a separate airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. When ready to assemble and enjoy, reheat the dressing until warmed. Dress salad and enjoy!