How to Make The Best Spinach Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spinach salads are a classic, healthy option for any meal. They are easy to prepare, versatile, and full of nutrients. But what makes the best spinach salad? Is it the freshness of the spinach, the crunch of the toppings, or the tangy dressing that ties it all together? In this recipe, we will show you how to create the best spinach salad that will have your taste buds singing and your body nourished.

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Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • ¾ pound fresh spinach
  • 2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sweet onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped raw almonds
  • 1 tablespoon raw sunflower seeds
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Arrange bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels and crumble.
  • Layer spinach, bacon, eggs, and onion in a large bowl. Sprinkle with almonds and sunflower seeds. Whisk vegetable oil, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; pour over spinach mixture and toss. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    446 cal.

    • Total Fat: 37g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 116mg
    • Sodium: 1267mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 30mg
    • Calcium: 128mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 776mg