Wilted Spinach Salad

Wilted Spinach Salad
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    379

A delightful twist on a classic salad, featuring tender wilted spinach, crispy bacon, and creamy hard-boiled eggs, all embraced by a tangy warm dressing. Perfect as a satisfying main course or a sophisticated side.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    11 g
  • Cholesterol
    207 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    16 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    569 mg
  • Sugar
    7 g
  • Fat
    13 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Prepare the Eggs: Gently place 6 eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a rolling boil, then immediately remove from heat. Cover the pot and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 10-12 minutes. (10-12 minutes)

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Recipe View Cool, peel, and coarsely chop the hard-boiled eggs. Set aside.

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Recipe View Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until crispy. (5-7 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove the bacon from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Crumble the bacon and set aside, reserving approximately 1/2 cup of the bacon drippings in the skillet.

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Recipe View Prepare the Spinach: In a large bowl, combine the spinach and sliced green onions.

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Recipe View Make the Warm Dressing: Heat the reserved bacon drippings in the same skillet over low heat. (1-2 minutes)

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Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 eggs, sugar, white vinegar, and red wine vinegar until well combined. Carefully pour the egg mixture into the warm bacon drippings, whisking constantly until the dressing thickens slightly. (1-2 minutes)

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Recipe View Assemble the Salad: Immediately pour the warm dressing over the spinach and green onion mixture. Add the crumbled bacon and toss gently to coat.

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Recipe View Garnish with the chopped hard-boiled eggs and serve immediately.

For a richer flavor, consider using applewood smoked bacon.
Ensure the spinach is thoroughly dried to prevent a watery salad.
Adjust the amount of sugar in the dressing to your preference.
Serve the salad immediately after tossing with the warm dressing to prevent the spinach from becoming too soggy.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 126 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (10)
  • Tessie Franey

    This is now my go-to salad recipe. Thanks for sharing!

  • Kevin Stiedemann

    Make sure to taste the dressing and adjust seasonings as needed.

  • Kole Lang

    The instructions were easy to follow, and the salad turned out perfectly.

  • Murray Marvin

    I added a little Dijon mustard to the dressing, and it was fantastic!

  • Helmer Bruen

    I found that using a whisk attachment on my immersion blender helped emulsify the dressing nicely and prevent any curdling.

  • Rahsaan Will

    My family loves this salad, especially the crispy bacon.

  • Kailey Gerlach

    I substituted kale for the spinach, and it worked great!

  • Matilde Balistreri

    The combination of the warm dressing and the fresh spinach is amazing!

  • Annabell Macgyver

    This salad was a huge hit! The warm dressing really makes it special.

  • Rozella Jerde

    I've made this for potlucks, and it's always the first dish to disappear.

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