Spinach Salad with Figs and Warm Bacon Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Spinach Salad with Figs and Warm Bacon Dressing. This recipe combines the earthy freshness of baby spinach with the natural sweetness of fresh, tender figs, while crispy thick-cut bacon adds a savory crunch. The star of the dish is the warm bacon dressing, a rich blend of tangy balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard infused with the bacon’s drippings for a mouthwatering flavor boost. Thinly sliced red onions and optional toasted pecans provide additional texture and depth, making this salad a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy. Ready in just 25 minutes, this stunning salad is ideal for weeknight dinners, holiday spreads, or as an elegant side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach
- 8 whole Fresh figs
- 4 slices Thick-cut bacon
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Toasted pecans (optional)
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the baby spinach. Place the spinach in a large salad bowl.
Cut the fresh figs into quarters and set them aside.
Slice the red onion thinly and add it to the salad bowl with the spinach.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to cool, then crumble into small pieces.
Reserve about 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings in the skillet and discard the rest.
With the skillet still on low heat, add balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and olive oil to the reserved bacon drippings. Stir well to combine, allowing the mixture to warm through, about 2 minutes.
Season the dressing with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
Pour the warm dressing over the spinach, red onion, and figs. Toss gently to combine.
Top the salad with the crumbled bacon and toasted pecans, if using.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1174 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.9 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.0 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 43 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 2305 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.4 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.2 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.8 g | ||
| Protein | 18.8 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 362 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1337 mg | 28% | |
*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.
