Hot Bacon Dressing for Spinach Salad
Elevate your spinach salad with the irresistible flavors of this Hot Bacon Dressing, a perfect blend of savory, sweet, and tangy notes. Crafted with crispy bacon, sautéed red onion, garlic, and a touch of Dijon mustard, this warm dressing transforms simple greens into a gourmet delight. The combination of apple cider vinegar and a hint of sugar adds a beautifully balanced acidity and sweetness, while the reserved bacon drippings create a velvety texture that clings to every leaf. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy recipe brings a restaurant-quality touch to your table. Drizzle it generously over fresh spinach and watch it wilt slightly under the warmth, delivering rich flavor in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 small, finely diced red onion
- 1 clove, minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Begin by cooking the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Once cooked, remove the bacon slices and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve about 3 tablespoons of the bacon grease in the skillet, discarding the rest.
Chop the cooked bacon into small crumbles and set aside for later use.
In the same skillet with the reserved bacon grease, add the finely diced red onion and sauté over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Sprinkle the sugar into the skillet and stir it into the onion and garlic mixture. Allow it to dissolve completely before adding the apple cider vinegar and Dijon mustard.
Pour the water into the skillet and stir until the ingredients are well combined and the dressing begins to bubble gently.
Season the dressing with salt and black pepper, adjusting to your taste preferences.
Turn off the heat, then stir in the crumbled bacon. Ensure the dressing is evenly mixed.
Serve the hot bacon dressing immediately by drizzling it over a fresh spinach salad. Toss to coat the greens evenly, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
389 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.0 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 2109 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.8 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 17.8 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 452 mg | 10% | |
*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.
