Baby Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
Tender baby spinach dressed with a warm bacon-cider vinaigrette and topped with toasted walnuts. Ready in 15 minutes, this is an elegant yet simple side or light lunch.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
Step 2
Transfer walnuts to a bowl. In the same skillet, cook bacon over medium until crisp, 5–7 minutes.
Step 3
Transfer bacon to a paper towel. When cool, crumble it into bite-size pieces.
Step 4
Return skillet to medium. Add shallot and cook until softened, about 1 minute.
Step 5
Stir in vinegar and mustard. Remove from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Step 6
Place spinach in a large bowl. Pour warm vinaigrette over top and toss until wilted slightly.
Step 7
Top with crumbled bacon and toasted walnuts. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- large bowl
- paper towels
- cutting board
- chef's knife
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