Wilted Spinach Salad π₯
Overview:
Servings: 6
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Description:
This wilted spinach salad is an absolute crowd-pleaser! Served with a hot, tangy dressing poured over fresh spinach, it’s a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Originally discovered in an old Farm Journal cookbook, this recipe has stood the test of time, earning rave reviews from all who try it. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal, this salad is a must-try for any spinach lover!
Ingredients:
- 6 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1/4 cup sliced green onion
- 3 slices bacon
- 5 tablespoons vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions:
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Prepare the Salad Ingredients:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the fresh spinach leaves, sliced green onion, and hard-boiled egg slices. Set aside.
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Cook the Bacon:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until it becomes crispy and golden brown. Once cooked, remove the bacon from the skillet and drain it on paper towels to remove excess grease.
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Prepare the Dressing:
- Pour off all but 3 tablespoons of the bacon drippings from the skillet.
- To the remaining bacon drippings in the skillet, add the vinegar, sugar, water, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until it reaches a boiling point. Ensure all ingredients are well blended.
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Assemble the Salad:
- Once the dressing is hot and well combined, immediately pour it over the spinach mixture in the salad bowl.
- Toss the salad gently to ensure that all the spinach leaves are coated evenly with the hot dressing.
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Serve:
- Sprinkle the crispy bacon pieces over the top of the salad as a flavorful garnish.
- Serve the wilted spinach salad immediately while the dressing is still hot for the best flavor and texture.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 91.2
- Fat Content: 5.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 86.6mg
- Sodium Content: 301.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 6g
- Fiber Content: 0.8g
- Sugar Content: 4.7g
- Protein Content: 4.5g
This wilted spinach salad is a delightful blend of fresh greens, crispy bacon, and tangy dressing, making it a perfect choice for a quick and satisfying meal. Enjoy it as a light lunch or pair it with your favorite main dish for a delicious and nutritious dinner option!
