Sweet And Spicy Warm Balsamic Vinegarette Wilted Sp

Name: Sweet And Spicy Warm Balsamic Vinegarette Wilted Spinach Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salad; 1 hard boiled egg, peeled and chopped; 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1 pound fresh spinach, trimmed, clean and dry; 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half; 2 stalks celery, sliced thin; 4 ounces white button mushrooms, sliced thin; 3 tablespoons blue cheese crumbles; 3 tablespoons glazed walnuts, chopped; Dressing; 1 tablespoon spicy mustard; 1 teaspoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon shallot, minced; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 pinch salt, to taste; 1 pinch pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

Salad
1 hard boiled egg, peeled and chopped
4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 pound fresh spinach, trimmed, clean and dry
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
2 stalks celery, sliced thin
4 ounces white button mushrooms, sliced thin
3 tablespoons blue cheese crumbles
3 tablespoons glazed walnuts, chopped
Dressing
1 tablespoon spicy mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon shallot, minced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 pinch salt, to taste
1 pinch pepper, to taste
1/2 cup olive oil

1
In a medium pot cover egg with just enough water and bring to a boil.
2
Cover and remove from heat, let sit about 15 minutes.
3
Cool egg in fridge until ready for use.
4
In the meantime heat a large skillet over medium and add bacon.
5
Cook until golden and crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.
6
Remove to paper towel to drain and cool. Crumble when cool enough and set aside.
7
In a small bowl combine, spicy mustard, honey, shallot, salt, pepper, lemon juice and balsamic vinegar.
8
Stir using a whisk.
9
Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking to emulsify the dressing.
10
Pour dressing into same skillet that bacon cooked in and bring to medium heat.
11
Scrape any bits from bottom using a wooden spoon.
12
In a large bowl combine spinach, egg, bacon, tomato, celery, mushroom, blue cheese and nuts.
13
Drizzle with warm dressing and toss gently to coat evenly and spinach begins to wilt.

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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.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salad, 1 hard boiled egg, peeled and chopped, 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled, 1 pound fresh spinach, trimmed, clean and dry, and more.

Yes, Sweet And Spicy Warm Balsamic Vinegarette Wilted Spinach Salad 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.

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Sweet And Spicy Warm Balsamic Vinegarette Wilted Spinach Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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