How to Make Wilted Spinach Salad and Bacon Vinaigrette - A Step-by-Step Guide

Wilted spinach salad with bacon vinaigrette is a classic and delicious dish that is perfect for a light lunch or as a side at dinner. This dish combines the earthy flavor of spinach with the smoky richness of bacon, all brought together with a tangy vinaigrette. The result is a salad that is both hearty and flavorful, making it a favorite among both salad lovers and bacon enthusiasts.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package bacon
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup white vinegar
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 pound fresh spinach
  • 1 (12 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and diced

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels, reserving about 1 tablespoon bacon drippings in the skillet. Crumble bacon.
  • Heat reserved bacon drippings over medium heat; cook and stir onion in hot bacon drippings until slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Combine vegetable oil, sugar, vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sugar and salt are dissolved, about 5 minutes. Add bacon and onion and simmer over low heat until dressing is blended, 3 minutes.
  • Mix spinach, mushrooms, and eggs together in a large bowl. Pour dressing over spinach mixture; toss to coat.
  • Nutrition

    978 cal.

    • Total Fat: 72g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 190mg
    • Sodium: 2327mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 69g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 61g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 41mg
    • Calcium: 154mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1300mg