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Spinach Salad With Gorgonzola Croutons and Bacon Twists Recipe

Spinach Salad With Gorgonzola Croutons and Bacon Twists Recipe

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Spinach Salad With Gorgonzola Croutons and Bacon Twists

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Ingredients:

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8 slices bacon (1/2 lb.)
1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola
1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
4 slices country bread, half-inch thick , preferably sourdough
1 garlic clove
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp honey
1 lb spinach , coarse stems discarded
1 small red onion , very thinly sliced crosswise and separated into rings
2 large hard-boiled eggs, quartered

Directions:

Put racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 375°F.
Twist each bacon slice into a tight spiral and arrange twists on rack of broiler pan, pressing ends onto pan(twists will unravel somewhat as they bake).
Bake in upper third of oven until crisp, about 30 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
Meanwhile, mash together Gorgonzola and butter in a shallow bowl with a fork. Spread generously on bread slices.
Cut slices into 1-inch squares and arrange on a baking sheet.
After bacon has cooked for 15 minutes, put croutons in lower third of oven. Bake until golden and crisp, about 15 minutes.
While croutons bake, using a large heavy knife, mince and mash garlic to a paste with salt.
Combine mayonnaise, oil, vinegar, honey, and garlic paste in a blender and blend until smooth.
Toss together spinach, warm croutons, and onion in a servng bowl and toss with dressing. Top with bacon twists and eggs.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	551.55 Kcal (2309 kJ)
Calories from fat	446.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	49.63g	76%
Cholesterol	154.71mg	52%
Sodium	1077.52mg	45%
Potassium	849.81mg	18%
Total Carbs	10.47g	3%
Sugars	4.25g	17%
Dietary Fiber	2.63g	11%
Protein	17.43g	35%
Vitamin C	33.3mg	56%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	3.7mg	20%
Calcium	214.1mg	21%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	209.39 Kcal (877 kJ)
Calories from fat	169.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.84g	76%
Cholesterol	58.73mg	52%
Sodium	409.07mg	45%
Potassium	322.62mg	18%
Total Carbs	3.97g	3%
Sugars	1.61g	17%
Dietary Fiber	1g	11%
Protein	6.62g	35%
Vitamin C	12.6mg	56%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	1.4mg	20%
Calcium	81.3mg	21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
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