Spinach Salad with Bacon and Buttermilk-Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

Name: Spinach Salad with Bacon and Buttermilk-Blue Cheese Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup buttermilk; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 small shallot, minced; 2 teaspoons cider vinegar; 3 ounces Roquefort or other blue cheese, crumbled (3/4 cup); Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/2 pound lean slab bacon, sliced 1/4 inch thick and cut crosswise into thin strips; 3/4 pound spinach, large stems discarded; 1 small red onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced; 2 hard-cooked eggs, quartered

Servings: persons

1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream
1 small shallot, minced
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
3 ounces Roquefort or other blue cheese, crumbled (3/4 cup)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 pound lean slab bacon, sliced 1/4 inch thick and cut crosswise into thin strips
3/4 pound spinach, large stems discarded
1 small red onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 hard-cooked eggs, quartered

1
In a medium bowl, whisk the buttermilk with the sour cream, shallot and cider vinegar.
2
Stir in the blue cheese.
3
Season the dressing with salt and pepper.
4
In a large nonstick skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat until crisp, about 6 minutes.
5
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain.
6
In a very large bowl, toss the spinach with the red onion and bacon, then toss with the dressing.
7
Mound the salad on plates, top with the eggs and serve.

620

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup buttermilk, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 small shallot, minced, 2 teaspoons cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, Spinach Salad with Bacon and Buttermilk-Blue Cheese Dressing 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.

Spinach Salad with Bacon and Buttermilk-Blue Cheese Dressing

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