Spinach Salad with Smoked Chicken, Apple, Walnuts, and Bacon Recipe

Name: Spinach Salad with Smoked Chicken, Apple, Walnuts, and Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped; 1/4 pound sliced bacon; 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper; 1/3 cup cooking oil; 2/3 pound smoked and sliced boneless chicken breast; 1 pound spinach, stems removed, leaves washed (about 9 cups); 1 small red onion, chopped fine; 1 tart apple, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Servings: persons

3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 pound sliced bacon
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
1/3 cup cooking oil
2/3 pound smoked and sliced boneless chicken breast
1 pound spinach, stems removed, leaves washed (about 9 cups)
1 small red onion, chopped fine
1 tart apple, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1
Heat the oven to 350.
2
Toast the walnuts until golden brown, about 8 minutes.
3
Let cool.
4
In a large frying pan, cook the bacon until it is crisp.
5
Drain the bacon on paper towels and then crumble it.
6
In a small glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk the vinegar with the mustard, salt, and pepper.
7
Whisk in the oil.
8
In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the dressing with the chicken.
9
Let sit for about 5 minutes so that the chicken absorbs the dressing.
10
Add the walnuts, bacon, spinach, onion, apple, and the remaining dressing and toss.

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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: 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped, 1/4 pound sliced bacon, 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Spinach Salad with Smoked Chicken, Apple, Walnuts, and Bacon 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 Smoked Chicken, Apple, Walnuts, and Bacon

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