Amaretto Spinach Salad Recipe

Name: Amaretto Spinach Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs spinach; 1 lb bacon, diced; 1/2 cup salad oil; 2 large garlic cloves, crushed; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/4 cup Amaretto; salt and pepper; 1/4 lb mushroom, sliced; 1 small red onion, sliced

Servings: persons

2 lbs spinach
1 lb bacon, diced
1/2 cup salad oil
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup lemon juice
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 cup Amaretto
salt and pepper
1/4 lb mushroom, sliced
1 small red onion, sliced

1
Wash spinach.
2
Remove large stems and tear into bite-size pieces.
3
Store in plastic bags lined with paper towels in refrigerator until ready to use.
4
Place bacon in a large skillet.
5
Cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp and all fat is rendered.
6
Remove bacon, reserve 1/8 cup bacon fat, discard the rest.
7
Return bacon fat to skillet and add oil, garlic, vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, amaretto, salt and pepper.
8
Simmer until blended.
9
When ready to serve, place spinach, mushrooms, onion and reserved bacon in large salad bowl.
10
If you like a wilted salad, pour the dressing over very hot; if not, let cool a bit before serving; toss well.

1036

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs spinach, 1 lb bacon, diced, 1/2 cup salad oil, 2 large garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Amaretto Spinach Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Amaretto Spinach Salad

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