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Wilted Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing

Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword wilted spincach salad with hot bacon dressing
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Author Gina

Ingredients

  • Hot Bacon Dressing Ingredients:
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon cut into 1” pieces
  • ½ c. red onion diced small
  • ¼ c. red wine vinegar
  • 2 t. honey preferably local
  • ½ t. Dijon mustard
  • ¼ c. extra virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • Salad Ingredients:
  • 4 c. baby spinach rinsed and patted dry
  • 8-10 large fresh strawberries sliced
  • 4 oz. goat cheese crumbled
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Directions:
  • Add bacon to a large skillet set over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until crispy, approximately 10 minutes. Transfer cooked bacon with a slotted spatula to a plate lined with paper towels. Blot excess grease from bacon with a paper towel and set aside.
  • Carefully drain and discard all but one tablespoon bacon grease from the skillet and return to heat. (Wipe any drips with a thick, damp cloth to prevent a flare up if cooking over flame). Add the red onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, approximately 4-5 minutes.
  • Add red wine, honey, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Cook, stirring constantly, until thoroughly combined and heated through, approximately 2 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir bacon and extra virgin olive oil into the skillet until combined. Continue simmering on low heat while preparing the salad.
  • Add the baby spinach, sliced strawberries, and goat cheese to a large mixing bowl. Pour hot bacon dressing on top and toss to combine. Transfer salad to a large serving platter or individual chilled plates and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

Tip: Turn ventilation on over the cooktop before adding the red wine vinegar to the skillet. This will lessen the impact of the fumes.