Apple Bacon And Spinach Salad |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A super spinach salad combo. This is a perfect full course salad for 2 or a side salad for 4. Serve with some wonderful warm wheat rolls and everyone will want more! Ingredients:
6 slices bacon, cooked crispy, drained - save 1/2 of the bacon drippings |
1 bag of baby spinach, thoroughly washed & spun dry |
1 honey crisp apple, cored and sliced into thin wedges |
1/4 cup finely diced red onion |
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (shitakes work great) |
2 teas. dijon mustard |
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar |
2 tbsp. honey |
3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil |
Directions:
1. Rinse apple slices with a little water mixed with lemon juice to keep them from turning dark, drain. Combine apples, spinach and 4 slices of bacon, crumbled, in a salad bowl.
2. In pan with reserved bacon drippings, turn to medium heat - when hot add onions and mushrooms, Cook until onion is barely tender. Remove from heat and add remaining 2 slices of bacon, crumbled. Stir to combine. Pour into a heatproof bowl. Add vinegar,Dijon mustard, honey and olive oil. Whisk to combine and lightly dress spinach-apple mixture. Toss and serve.
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