German Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this German Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing—a warm, savory twist on a classic. Fresh, crisp spinach serves as the vibrant base, topped with slices of tender red onion, rich crumbles of crispy thick-cut bacon, and perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs for a touch of protein. The real star, however, is the luscious hot bacon dressing, a tangy, sweet, and smoky blend of bacon drippings, white vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of sugar, all whisked together to create a silky, flavorful coating for every leaf. Ready in just 25 minutes, this comforting yet refreshing dish is perfect as a hearty side or light main course. Serve it immediately to enjoy the irresistible warmth and bold flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh spinach
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 0.5 whole red onion
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 whole hard-boiled eggs
Instructions
Wash and dry the fresh spinach leaves thoroughly. Set aside in a large salad bowl.
Slice the red onion into thin rings and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the bacon drippings in the skillet.
Crumble the cooked bacon into small pieces and set aside.
To the reserved bacon drippings in the skillet, add the white vinegar, granulated sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk the mixture over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the dressing is hot, about 2-3 minutes.
Pour the hot bacon dressing over the spinach leaves in the salad bowl. Toss the salad gently to evenly coat the spinach.
Top the salad with the crumbled bacon, sliced red onion, and sliced hard-boiled eggs.
Serve immediately while the dressing is still warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
693 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.4 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 475 mg | 158% | |
| Sodium | 2850 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 28.8 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 240 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 442 mg | 9% | |
*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.
