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

What ingredients do I need for Spinach and Bacon Salad with Waterchest Nuts, Bean Sprouts and Mushrooms?

You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices bacon, ½ cups spinach freshly stemmed, washed and dried, 1 cup red onion very thinly sliced, 8 ounces water chestnuts drained, rinsed and coarsely chopped, and more.

Spinach and Bacon Salad with Waterchest Nuts, Bean

Name: Spinach and Bacon Salad with Waterchest Nuts, Bean Sprouts and Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon; ½ cups spinach freshly stemmed, washed and dried; 1 cup red onion very thinly sliced; 8 ounces water chestnuts drained, rinsed and coarsely chopped; 2 cups mung bean sprouts; 2 cups mushrooms freshly sliced; 1 x - sweet and sour dressing, (recipe see link below); 1 large egg, hard-boiled peeled and coarsely chopped

Fresh, crisp and full of flavor — this Spinach and Bacon Salad with Waterchest Nuts, Bean Sprouts and Mushrooms is a must-try. Made with bacon, red onio…

This Spinach and Bacon Salad with Waterchest Nuts, Bean Sprouts and Mushrooms relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as bacon, red onion very thinly sliced, mung bean sprouts and mushrooms freshly sliced. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 435 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It works as a light main on its own or as a starter alongside crusty bread, and it's just as good for a cozy night in as it is for feeding a crowd. Leftovers keep well, so it's a smart choice for meal prep too.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Salads

Servings: persons

4 slices bacon
½ cups spinach freshly stemmed, washed and dried
1 cup red onion very thinly sliced
8 ounces water chestnuts drained, rinsed and coarsely chopped
2 cups mung bean sprouts
2 cups mushrooms freshly sliced
1 x - sweet and sour dressing, (recipe see link below)
1 large egg, hard-boiled peeled and coarsely chopped

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Servings
4 servings
Calories
435 kcal
Category
Salads

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