Classic Spinach Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this Classic Spinach Salad, a timeless blend of fresh baby spinach, crispy bacon, and perfectly cooked eggs. This wholesome dish is elevated by the crunch of red onion and juicy cherry tomatoes, with optional toasted almonds for added texture. Tossed in a tangy homemade vinaigrette made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this spinach salad strikes the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a quick yet satisfying lunch, a light dinner, or even as a stunning side dish for gatherings. Packed with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this salad is as nutritious as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Baby spinach
- 6 slices Bacon
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup Sliced almonds (optional)
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the baby spinach thoroughly under cold water. Pat dry with a clean towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess water. Set aside in a large salad bowl.
Cook the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
Place the eggs in a small pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 9 minutes. Transfer the eggs to an ice water bath to cool, then peel and slice into rounds.
Thinly slice half of a red onion into rings. Halve the cherry tomatoes. If using sliced almonds, toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until golden and fragrant.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Assemble the salad by layering the baby spinach with the crumbled bacon, sliced eggs, red onion rings, cherry tomatoes, and toasted almonds (if using).
Drizzle the homemade vinaigrette evenly over the salad just before serving. Gently toss to coat all the ingredients in the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and delicious Classic Spinach Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1178 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.2 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.5 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 420 mg | 140% | |
| Sodium | 2438 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.3 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 42.0 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 401 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 1059 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
