Empress Spinach Salad Recipe

Name: Empress Spinach Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. fresh spinach (uncooked); 2 slices bacon, crisp cooked and finely chopped; 1/4 c. olive oil; 1 pinch salt and pepper (freshly ground); 3 anchovy fillets, minced or mashed; 2 pimentos, drained and diced; fat (for dressing); 2 eggs, hard-cooked and chopped; 3 Tbsp. wine vinegar; 1 clove garlic, mashed; juice of 1/2 lemon

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lb. fresh spinach (uncooked)
2 slices bacon, crisp cooked and finely chopped
1/4 c. olive oil
1 pinch salt and pepper (freshly ground)
3 anchovy fillets, minced or mashed
2 pimentos, drained and diced
fat (for dressing)
2 eggs, hard-cooked and chopped
3 Tbsp. wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, mashed
juice of 1/2 lemon

1
Cook and chop bacon; reserve bacon grease.
2
Wash spinach carefully several times to get rid of all sand, or buy prewashed and trimmed fresh spinach.
3
Give it a quick wash; dry well.
4
Place spinach in a bowl.
5
Add pimentos, bacon and eggs.
6
Combine oil and vinegar in second bowl.
7
Add salt, pepper, garlic, anchovies and lemon juice; mix well.
8
When ready to serve, discard bits of garlic.
9
Pour dressing and warm bacon grease together; stir until blended.
10
Pour over spinach; toss well and serve.

335

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Carbs

Protein

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lb. fresh spinach (uncooked), 2 slices bacon, crisp cooked and finely chopped, 1/4 c. olive oil, 1 pinch salt and pepper (freshly ground), and more.

Yes, Empress 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.

Empress Spinach Salad

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