Hot Bacon Dressing for Spinach Bacon Salad
Transform your salads with this rich, savory-sweet Hot Bacon Dressing for Spinach Bacon Salad—a must-try condiment that takes just 20 minutes to prepare. Made with crispy bacon, tangy apple cider vinegar, a touch of granulated sugar, and a hint of Dijon mustard, this warm dressing strikes the perfect balance of smoky, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors. The addition of sautéed red onions cooked in rendered bacon grease infuses each bite with depth and indulgence. Ideal for a fresh spinach salad topped with hard-boiled eggs, mushrooms, or croutons, this quick and easy dressing elevates any dish into a crowd-pleasing favorite. Serve it immediately for the ultimate comfort food-inspired salad experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices Bacon
- 0.25 cups Red onion
- 0.25 cups Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Place the bacon slices in a large skillet over medium heat and cook until crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve about 3 tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet and discard the rest.
Finely chop the cooked bacon and set aside for later use.
Add the finely diced red onion to the skillet with the reserved bacon grease. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 2-3 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, Dijon mustard, and water. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan as you stir.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste. Continue to cook and stir the dressing for 1-2 minutes, until the sugar is dissolved and the dressing is heated through.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped bacon.
Serve the hot bacon dressing immediately by drizzling it over fresh spinach and other salad ingredients. Toss the salad gently to coat with the dressing before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
360 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.9 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 1517 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.9 g | ||
| Protein | 16.8 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 23 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 349 mg | 7% | |
*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.
