Wilted Spinach and Mushroom Salad with Bacon and Strawberries
Delight your taste buds with the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy in this Wilted Spinach and Mushroom Salad with Bacon and Strawberries. This vibrant dish features tender, slightly wilted spinach paired with golden sautéed mushrooms, crispy bacon crumbles, and juicy, tangy-sweet strawberries for a refreshing twist. A drizzle of homemade balsamic-honey dressing ties everything together, while a touch of red onion adds a zesty kick. Ready in just 25 minutes, this warm salad is a versatile option for a quick lunch, an elegant appetizer, or a refreshing side dish. Packed with fresh, seasonal ingredients, this recipe is a wholesome yet indulgent way to elevate your salad game!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz button mushrooms
- 1 cup strawberries
- 4 slices bacon
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the fresh spinach, then place it in a large salad bowl.
Slice the button mushrooms thinly and set them aside.
Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries into quarters.
Dice the red onion into small pieces.
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cool, crumble the bacon into bite-sized pieces.
In the same skillet, add the garlic (minced) and sliced mushrooms to the rendered bacon fat. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and golden. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Once the mushrooms have cooled slightly, add them to the spinach in the salad bowl. The residual heat will slightly wilt the spinach.
Top the salad with strawberries, crumbled bacon, and red onions.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your warm, savory-sweet wilted spinach and mushroom salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
617 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.3 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1897 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.8 g | ||
| Protein | 24.1 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 229 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1169 mg | 25% | |
*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.
