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Strawberry Bacon Spinach Salad

Strawberry Bacon Spinach Salad

Delicious Summer Salad - Strawberry Bacon Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese

Course Healthy Salad
Cuisine American
About Bacon Strawberry Spinach Salad
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 471 kcal
Author DinnerPlanner

Ingredients

Hot Bacon Dressing Ingredients:

  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon cut into 1” pieces
  • 1/2 cup red onion diced small
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 3 teaspoons honey preferably local
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Salad Ingredients:

  • 4 cups baby spinach rinsed and patted dry
  • 8-10 large strawberries sliced
  • 4 oz. goat cheese crumbled
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Add bacon to a large skillet set over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until crispy, approximately 10 minutes. Transfer cooked bacon with a slotted spatula to a plate lined with paper towels. Blot excess grease from bacon with a paper towel and set aside.
  2. Carefully drain and discard all but one tablespoon bacon grease from the skillet and return to heat. (Wipe any drips with a thick, damp cloth to prevent a flare up if cooking over flame). Add the red onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, approximately 4-5 minutes.
  3. Add red wine, honey, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Cook, stirring constantly, until thoroughly combined and heated through, approximately 2 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to low and stir bacon and extra virgin olive oil into the skillet until combined. Continue simmering on low heat while preparing the salad.
  5. Add the baby spinach, sliced strawberries, and goat cheese to a large mixing bowl. Pour hot bacon dressing on top and toss to combine. Transfer salad to a large serving platter or individual chilled plates and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Bacon Spinach Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 471 Calories from Fat 369
% Daily Value*
Fat 41g63%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Cholesterol 49mg16%
Sodium 496mg22%
Potassium 386mg11%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 3126IU63%
Vitamin C 42mg51%
Calcium 85mg9%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.