Warm Bacon Dressing for Spinach Salad
Elevate your spinach salad with the irresistible flavors of this warm bacon dressing—an easy yet indulgent touch for your next meal. Crisp, smoky bacon forms the base of this luscious dressing, complemented by sweet honey, tangy apple cider vinegar, and the zesty kick of Dijon mustard. Finely chopped red onion and minced garlic are sautéed in the reserved bacon drippings, infusing every bite with rich, savory depth. A final drizzle of olive oil creates a silky-smooth emulsion to coat fresh spinach leaves in warm, flavorful bliss. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe transforms simple greens into a show-stopping side or light entrée. Perfect for entertaining or weeknight dinners, this warm bacon dressing for spinach salad is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
- 0.5 cup (finely chopped) red onion
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the bacon slices to the skillet and cook until crispy, about 6-8 minutes, flipping occasionally.
Remove the cooked bacon from the skillet and place it on a plate lined with paper towels. Once cool, crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
Leave about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet and carefully pour off any excess.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the finely chopped red onion to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds, stirring to avoid burning.
Whisk in the apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey. Stir until fully combined and heated through, about 1 minute.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the dressing.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the crumbled bacon.
While the dressing is still warm, drizzle it over a bed of fresh spinach leaves. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
112 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.9 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 322 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.3 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 74 mg | 2% | |
*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.
