Spinach Salad with Roasted Garlic and Bacon Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Spinach Salad with Roasted Garlic and Bacon Dressing! Combining tender baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and slices of hard-boiled eggs, this dish is brought to life with a warm, savory dressing made from roasted garlic, crispy bacon, and a hint of honey for subtle sweetness. The crispy croutons and tangy red onion offer the perfect balance of texture and flavor, while the Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar add a gourmet touch. Quick to prepare and bursting with vibrant, fresh ingredients, this salad is ideal for lunch, dinner, or as a standout side dish. Perfect for bacon lovers and garlic enthusiasts, this recipe proves that salads can be both hearty and indulgent.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups fresh baby spinach
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 head garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 1 cup croutons
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice the top off the garlic head to expose the cloves. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the top, wrap the garlic head in aluminum foil, and roast in the oven for 20 minutes until soft and golden.
While the garlic is roasting, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to cool, then crumble into small pieces. Reserve the bacon grease in the skillet.
Let the roasted garlic cool slightly, then squeeze the soft cloves into a small bowl. Mash the cloves into a paste with a fork.
In the skillet with reserved bacon grease, add the mashed roasted garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together and heat over low heat until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the spinach, sliced red onion, and cherry tomatoes. Toss gently to mix.
Slowly pour the warm bacon dressing over the spinach mixture and toss until evenly coated.
Divide the salad onto plates and top each serving with sliced hard-boiled eggs, crumbled bacon, and croutons.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
365 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.5 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 116 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 775 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 14.3 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 132 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 737 mg | 16% | |
*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.
