Spinach Salad With Roasted Garlic And Bacon Dressin

Name: Spinach Salad With Roasted Garlic And Bacon Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 12 large garlic cloves, peeled; 4 slices bacon, chopped; 1/4 cup sherry wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons shallots, minced; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 1/2 teaspoons honey; 1 1/2 teaspoons light molasses; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh tarragon or 3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, chopped; 1 1/2 cups baby spinach leaves, 6 ounces; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup blue cheese, crumbled

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons olive oil
12 large garlic cloves, peeled
4 slices bacon, chopped
1/4 cup sherry wine vinegar
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons light molasses
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh tarragon or 3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, chopped
1 1/2 cups baby spinach leaves, 6 ounces
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup blue cheese, crumbled

1
Preheat oven to 375.
2
Combine 1/4 cup oil and garlic in small baking dish.
3
Cover with foil; bake until garlic is very tender, about 35 minutes.
4
Using slotted spoon, transfer garlic to work surface and finely chop.
5
Transfer garlic to medium bowl. Reserve roasted garlic oil.
6
Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 4 minutes.
7
Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels.
8
Pour drippings into medium bowl.
9
Add vinegar, shallot, mustard, honey, molasses and tarragon and whisk to blend.
10
Add roasted garlic, garlic oil, bacon and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and whisk to blend well.
11
Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
12
Place spinach, sliced onion and blue cheese in large bowl.
13
Toss with enough dressing to coat.
14
Serve.

978

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 12 large garlic cloves, peeled, 4 slices bacon, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spinach Salad With Roasted Garlic And Bacon 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spinach Salad With Roasted Garlic And Bacon Dressing

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