Quick & Easy Bacon Apple Spinach Salad

Annie’s Spinach Salad Recipe

Overview:

Annie’s Spinach Salad is a delightful and quick dish that combines fresh spinach leaves with a medley of flavors including crispy bacon, sweet apple, and zesty dressing. This recipe from lovewithrecipes.com is perfect for those looking to prepare a satisfying salad in under 15 minutes.

• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: Not applicable
• Recipe Category: Quick & Easy (< 15 mins)
• Keywords: Easy, Salad

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 325.4
• Fat: 28.6g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 17.6mg
• Sodium: 281.4mg
• Carbohydrates: 12.6g
  • Fiber: 3.3g
  • Sugars: 7.6g
• Protein: 7.2g

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon prepared mustard
• Fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 1/2 red apple, thinly sliced
• 1 bunch fresh spinach leaves

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dressing:

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   • In a blender, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, granulated sugar, prepared mustard, and fresh ground pepper. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
   • Refrigerate the dressing until you are ready to assemble the salad.

2. Assemble the Salad:

   • In a large mixing bowl, toss together the fresh spinach leaves, crumbled bacon, thinly sliced green onions, and thinly sliced red apple.
   • Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients.
   • Toss gently to coat the salad evenly with the dressing.

3. Serve:

   • Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the salad just before serving.
   • Mix well to incorporate all the flavors.

Serving:

• This recipe yields approximately 4 servings of Annie’s Spinach Salad.

Tips for Success:

• Ensure the dressing is well chilled before tossing with the salad ingredients to maintain freshness.
• Adjust the amount of sugar and vinegar in the dressing to suit your taste preferences.
• For added crunch, consider adding toasted nuts such as walnuts or pecans.
• Serve immediately after tossing to enjoy the crispness of the spinach leaves.

Enjoy Your Salad!

Annie’s Spinach Salad is not only quick to make but also packs a punch of flavors and textures that will satisfy your taste buds. Whether served as a side dish or a light meal, this salad is sure to become a favorite at your table.