Spinach Salad with Swiss Cheese and Bacon

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Spinach Salad with Swiss Cheese and Bacon, a harmonious blend of fresh, crisp baby spinach, savory Swiss cheese, and smoky, crispy bacon. Tossed with vibrant cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and creamy hard-boiled eggs, this salad is as nutritious as it is indulgent. Finished with a tangy homemade dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this dish strikes the perfect balance of flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile recipe is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive side dish for gatherings. Serve it fresh and enjoy a delightful mix of crunchy textures and bold, satisfying tastes!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 25 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

12 items

• 6 cups baby spinach
• 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded or cubed
• 6 pieces bacon strips
• 0.5 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 large hard-boiled eggs, sliced
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

📝 Instructions

6 steps

1. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, approximately 7–10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.

2. While the bacon is cooking, prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.

3. In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, shredded or cubed Swiss cheese, sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced hard-boiled eggs.

4. Add the crumbled bacon to the salad bowl.

5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss all ingredients together until evenly coated.

6. Serve immediately and enjoy your Spinach Salad with Swiss Cheese and Bacon!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (194.1g)

Calories		379
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		30.9 g	40%
	Saturated Fat	9.5 g	48%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		143 mg	48%
Sodium		611 mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate		9.3 g	3%
	Dietary Fiber	2.3 g	8%
	Total Sugars	4.9 g
Protein		17.7 g	35%
Vitamin D		0.8 mcg	4%
Calcium		321 mg	25%
Iron		2.3 mg	13%
Potassium		329 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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1114 cal (72.0%%)

Protein: 284 cal (18.3%%)

Carbs: 150 cal (9.7%%)