Spinach Salad

5 from 1 vote

Spinach salad is an easy, elegant starter that's absolutely packed with flavor. Our version of these classic greens includes crumbled bacon and slivered almonds for flavor and crunch. A delicious bacon vinaigrette finishes this mouthwatering salad.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 580kcal

Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

For The Dressing

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp white vinegar
1/4 tsp dried tarragon
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 tsp dry mustard powder
2 tbsp bacon drippings
2 cloves garlic minced

For The Salad

6-8 cups fresh baby spinach washed & dried
3/4-1 cup crisp, crumbled bacon
1/2 cup slivered almonds

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Add all of the dressing ingredients to a blender, and blend until smooth.
Cover the dressing, and place it in the fridge to chill for 15 minutes.
Add the spinach to a large mixing bowl. Whisk the dressing vigorously to mix up to re-combine, and then pour it over the spinach.
Using a pair of tongs, gently toss until all the spinach is evenly coated in the vinaigrette-style dressing. The salad is ready to serve, and should be served within 5 minutes.
Just before serving, add the bacon and almonds. Toss gently to combine, and serve.

Notes

Make sure to whisk the dressing well as you pour it to recombine it.
Don't pour the dressing on ahead of time, the salad will wilt.
If you want to get ahead, you could put the dressing together earlier and keep it separate from the greens.

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