Wilted Spinach Salad with Bacon
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Wilted Spinach Salad with Bacon—a warm, savory dish that combines tender spinach leaves, crispy bacon, and vibrant red onion, all tossed in a tangy homemade dressing. This hearty salad is brought to life with the rich flavors of bacon-drizzled vinaigrette, made right in the skillet with white vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of sugar for balanced sweetness. Topped with crumbled bacon and slices of creamy hard-boiled eggs, it’s perfect as a standalone meal or a show-stopping side dish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Serve it warm and fresh for the ultimate blend of texture and flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups fresh spinach
- 6 slices bacon
- 0.5 red onion
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
Instructions
Rinse the fresh spinach well under cold water, pat it dry with a paper towel, and place it into a large salad bowl.
Slice the red onion thinly and add it to the spinach in the bowl.
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet, place it on a paper towel to drain, and crumble it once cooled.
Carefully pour off most of the bacon grease from the skillet, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pan.
In the same skillet, add white vinegar, granulated sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to the reserved bacon grease. Whisk together over medium heat until the dressing is warm and well combined, about 2-3 minutes.
Pour the warm dressing over the spinach and onions in the salad bowl. Toss gently to coat the spinach evenly and slightly wilt the leaves.
Top the salad with crumbled bacon and sliced hard-boiled eggs.
Serve immediately while the salad is still warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
493 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.9 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 458 mg | 153% | |
| Sodium | 1827 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.3 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g | ||
| Protein | 35.3 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 303 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 528 mg | 11% | |
*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.
