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: ¾ cup chopped walnuts; 14 lb sliced bacon; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ⅓ cup cooking oil; 23 lb smoked chicken breast, sliced; 1 lb fresh spinach, stems removed, leaves washed (about 9 cups); 1 small red onion, chopped fine; 1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored, and cut in 1/2-inch slices

Servings: persons

¾ cup chopped walnuts
14 lb sliced bacon
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
⅓ cup cooking oil
23 lb smoked chicken breast, sliced
1 lb fresh spinach, stems removed, leaves washed (about 9 cups)
1 small red onion, chopped fine
1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored, and cut in 1/2-inch slices

1
Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
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.

13260

kcal

Calories

805

Fat

Carbs

1403

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup chopped walnuts, 14 lb 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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