Wilted Spinach and Avocado Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this Wilted Spinach and Avocado Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing—a perfect marriage of fresh greens and indulgent flavors. Tender spinach leaves are gently wilted under the heat of a tangy, slightly sweet bacon dressing, made irresistibly rich with Dijon mustard and honey. Creamy slices of ripe avocado and the zesty crunch of red onion add layers of texture, while crispy, golden bacon crumbles bring a savory punch to every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, this warm salad is ideal as a sophisticated side or a satisfying main dish, pairing beautifully with anything from grilled chicken to crusty artisan bread. Indulge in this flavorful, nutrient-packed creation that’s as comforting as it is impressive!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Spinach leaves
- 2 large Avocado
- 6 slices Bacon
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 3 tablespoons White vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the spinach leaves. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh out. Slice the avocado thinly and arrange on top of the spinach.
Thinly slice the red onion and add to the salad bowl.
Cook the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until they are crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain. Reserve about 3 tablespoons of the bacon grease in the skillet for the dressing.
Chop the bacon into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In the same skillet with the reserved bacon grease, reduce the heat to low. Add the white vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk everything together until combined and heated through, about 2 minutes.
Pour the warm bacon dressing over the spinach, avocado, and red onion in the salad bowl. Toss gently to coat everything evenly and slightly wilt the spinach.
Top the salad with the chopped bacon pieces.
Serve immediately and enjoy this warm, flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
970 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.5 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.4 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 2277 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.8 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.1 g | 115% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g | ||
| Protein | 30.1 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 252 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 3306 mg | 70% | |
*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.
