Spinach Salad with Sweet Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Spinach Salad with Sweet Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 onion, minced; 3/4 pound chopped uncooked bacon; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning; 1 tablespoon salt, plus more for seasoning; 1 pound fresh baby spinach, washed, spun dry and chilled; 1 avocado, halved, pitted and flesh diced; 1/2 lemon, juiced

Servings: persons

3 eggs
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 onion, minced
3/4 pound chopped uncooked bacon
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1 tablespoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1 pound fresh baby spinach, washed, spun dry and chilled
1 avocado, halved, pitted and flesh diced
1/2 lemon, juiced

1
In a small saucepan, add the eggs and a few pinches of salt.
2
Cover the eggs with cold water and bring to a boil over medium heat.
3
Remove the pan from the heat and cover with a lid for 10 minutes.
4
Remove from water and cool in a bowl of iced water.
5
Peel and set aside.
6
In a large saute pan over medium heat, add the oil.
7
Add the onions and bacon and saute until the bacon is crisp.
8
Stir in the vinegar, mustard, sugar, black pepper and salt and cook for 1 minute.
9
Set aside and keep warm.
10
In a large serving bowl add the spinach, avocado and the lemon juice to keep avocado from turning brown.
11
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
12
Cut the eggs into quarters and add to the bowl.
13
Ladle desired amount of dressing on the salad and serve.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 eggs, 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1 onion, minced, 3/4 pound chopped uncooked bacon, and more.

Yes, Spinach Salad with Sweet Vinaigrette 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 Sweet Vinaigrette

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