This warm spinach salad with a bacon vinaigrette is a classic steakhouse-style dish. It looks and tastes like a lot of work, but can be prepared in no time!
Ingredients
- 1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
- 10 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded
- 4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 strips crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
- ½ cup toasted sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup honey
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Step 1
Place spinach into a large serving bowl; top with Swiss cheese, hard-cooked eggs, mushrooms, 4 crumbled strips of bacon, and almonds.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in shallots and garlic; cook and stir until shallots are softened, about 2 minutes. Whisk in vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and 2 crumbled strips of bacon until heated through; season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Pour hot dressing over spinach and toss to coat.
Tips
This salad can easily be converted to a main dish salad by adding strips of grilled chicken breast.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 663 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat41g | 52% |
Saturated Fat17g | 86% |
Cholesterol293mg | 98% |
Sodium1123mg | 49% |
Total Carbohydrate40g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 11% |
Total Sugars26g | |
Protein36g | |
Vitamin C22mg | 111% |
Calcium700mg | 54% |
Iron3mg | 19% |
Potassium788mg | 17% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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