Spinach Salad With Gorgonzola Croutons And Bacon Twists Recipe

Name: Spinach Salad With Gorgonzola Croutons And Bacon Twists
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Gorgonzola Croutons; 2 tablespoons gorgonzola, crumbled (about 1 ounce); 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened; 2 slices sourdough bread, 1/2 inch thick; Bacon Twists; 4 -6 slices bacon; Dressing; 1/2 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 -3 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon honey; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salad; 8 ounces spinach, coarse stems removed; 1/3 red onion, sliced very thin into rings; 1 hard-boiled egg, quartered

Servings: persons

Gorgonzola Croutons
2 tablespoons gorgonzola, crumbled (about 1 ounce)
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
2 slices sourdough bread, 1/2 inch thick
Bacon Twists
4 -6 slices bacon
Dressing
1/2 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 -3 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salad
8 ounces spinach, coarse stems removed
1/3 red onion, sliced very thin into rings
1 hard-boiled egg, quartered

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["Gorgonzola Croutons: Preheat oven to 375u00b0; mash cheese and butter together with a fork and spread half on one side of each of the slices of bread; cut into 1"" pieces and place on a baking sheet, cheese side up.", "If not making bacon twists go ahead and bake croutons until golden, about 15 minutes; if making bacon twists, the croutons and bacon can be baked together, so prepare the bacon twists.", "Bacon Twists: Twist each slice of bacon tightly into a spiral and place on the rack of a broiler pan; press ends of bacon onto the pan, the twists will unravel a bit as they cook.", "If baking both the croutons and bacon, put the croutons in the upper third of the oven and the bacon in the middle of the oven for 15 minutes, or until croutons are golden and bacon is crisp; drain the bacon on paper toweling.", "Dressing: Combine all the ingredients and whisk until emulsified.", "Salad: In large bowl toss together the spinach, croutons and onion; plate and add the bacon twists and egg;drizzle the dressing over the salad."]

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Gorgonzola Croutons, 2 tablespoons gorgonzola, crumbled (about 1 ounce), 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened, 2 slices sourdough bread, 1/2 inch thick, and more.

Yes, Spinach Salad With Gorgonzola Croutons And Bacon Twists 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 Gorgonzola Croutons And Bacon Twists

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