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Wilted Spinach and Mushroom Salad with Bacon and Strawberries 🥗🍓

Description:

An elegant and wonderfully flavored main dish salad, this Wilted Spinach and Mushroom Salad with Bacon and Strawberries strikes the perfect balance of lightness and flavor. It’s a delightful option, especially when you’ve got a lavishly rich dessert waiting in the wings! From start to finish, this salad is a breeze to whip up, taking just about 25 minutes of your time.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 113.1 per serving
• Fat: 8.1g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.6g
• Cholesterol: 11.6mg
• Sodium: 179.8mg
• Carbohydrates: 6.8g
  • Fiber: 2.1g
  • Sugar: 3.4g
• Protein: 4.2g

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Salad Base:

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   • In a large bowl, combine the fresh spinach, sliced white button mushrooms, and thinly sliced scallions.
   • Sprinkle the mixture with cracks of black pepper to taste. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Dressing:

   • In a 12″ skillet, cook the bacon slices until they are crisp and golden brown.
   • Once cooked, remove the bacon from the skillet, reserving 2 tablespoons of the flavorful drippings.
   • Crumble the bacon slices into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
   • In the same skillet with the reserved drippings, stir in the vinegar, sugar, and dry mustard.
   • Bring this delicious mixture to a gentle boil, then remove from heat.

3. Wilt the Spinach:

   • Add the spinach, mushroom, and scallion mixture to the skillet with the warm dressing.
   • Toss everything together in the skillet for about 30-60 seconds, or just until the spinach begins to wilt and the flavors meld together beautifully.

4. Final Touches:

   • Transfer the warm salad to a serving dish or a large bowl.
   • Gently fold in the fresh strawberries, allowing them to slightly warm in the residual heat.
   • Sprinkle the top with the delightful, crispy bacon crumbles.

5. Serve and Enjoy:

   • This Wilted Spinach and Mushroom Salad with Bacon and Strawberries is best enjoyed immediately, while it’s still warm and the flavors are at their peak.

Notes:

• 🕒 Preparation Time: 25 minutes
• 🕒 Total Time: 25 minutes
• Servings: This recipe yields approximately 4 servings.

Tips:

• 🥓 For a smokier flavor, try using smoked bacon in this recipe.
• 🍴 Feel free to customize this salad with your favorite berries or fruits.
• 🥗 This salad is a wonderful side dish or can be enjoyed as a light main course.

Enjoy this salad as a vibrant and flavorful addition to your mealtime repertoire, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a delightful lunch option. The combination of fresh spinach, earthy mushrooms, crispy bacon, and sweet strawberries creates a harmony of flavors that is simply irresistible. Bon appétit! 🍽️✨