Fruity-nutty Spinach Salad |
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Sweet, salty, crunchy, tender - this salad has it all. You can use real bacon, or like me, artificial bits and a dash of Liquid Smoke; I've included both alternatives. The pepper jelly in the dressing isn't hot, it just adds that rich pepper taste. A delicious salad! Serving amount is for salad eaten as a main dish. I've added cooking time for the bacon and hard-cooked eggs, if you don't already have them laying around to use. Ingredients:
3 -3 1/2 cups washed & trimmed raw spinach leaves |
3 slices bacon, crisply fried and crumbled or 2 tablespoons bacon bits |
1/3 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced |
3 tablespoons dried cranberries or 3 tablespoons dried cherries |
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped |
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds |
1/4 cup chopped pecans |
1 teaspoon bacon drippings or 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke |
8 tablespoons vegetable oil |
2 tablespoons jalapeno jelly |
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar |
3 teaspoons distilled white vinegar |
3 teaspoons ketchup |
Directions:
1. Combine all salad ingredients and set aside.
2. Briskly whisk together all dressing ingredients.
3. Add more oil if needed, but I prefer this amount.
4. Thoroughly combine dressing and salad, using as much dressing as you prefer.
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