Warm Spinach Salad for Christmas Recipe

Name: Warm Spinach Salad for Christmas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces fresh spinach leaves; 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced; 1 pomegranate, seeds of, only; 1 cup thinly sliced mushroom; ½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts; 3 slices bacon; ¼ cup brown sugar; ½ cup apple cider vinegar; ⅓ cup olive oil; ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Soak the spinach leaves in cold water briefly, dry well (preferably in a salad spinner) and remove the stems.
2
Place torn spinach leaves, avocado slices, pomegranate seeds and sliced mushrooms into a large bowl and set aside.
3
In a large dry skillet, toast walnut pieces over high heat for 1-1/2 minutes, shaking and tossing constantly.
4
Sprinkle nuts over salad.
5
In the same skillet, fry the bacon until crisp, turning frequently, and remove from pan to drain on a paper towel.
6
Pour off all but 1 TBS of the fat.
7
Over medium heat, blend in sugar, vinegar, oil and pepper and heat through, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved.
8
Crumble the bacon over salad, pour the hot dressing over it and toss.
9
Serve.

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 ounces fresh spinach leaves, 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced, 1 pomegranate, seeds of, only, 1 cup thinly sliced mushroom, and more.

Yes, Warm Spinach Salad for Christmas 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!

Warm Spinach Salad for Christmas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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