Bacon-Tomato Spinach Salad Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 10 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
Description:
Indulge in the savory delight of this Bacon-Tomato Spinach Salad, a quick and easy recipe perfect for any occasion. Crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and fresh spinach mingle with a warm, tangy dressing to create a flavor symphony that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients:
- 4 slices bacon
- 1/3 cup prepared mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 cup salad dressing (your choice)
- 6 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 cup provolone cheese, shredded
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 278.8
- Fat: 24.2g
- Saturated Fat: 7.5g
- Cholesterol: 26.8mg
- Sodium: 698.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 7.9g
- Fiber: 1.8g
- Sugar: 5.2g
- Protein: 8.9g
Instructions:
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until it turns irresistibly crisp and golden brown, then carefully transfer it onto paper towels to drain off excess oil, keeping its delightful crunch intact.
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With the pan still warm and infused with bacon goodness, reserve 2 tablespoons of those irresistible drippings right there in the skillet, ensuring none of that flavor goes to waste.
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Into those reserved drippings, pour in the prepared mustard, salt, pepper, and your chosen salad dressing, creating a magical concoction that will soon embrace every leaf of spinach with its warmth and zest.
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Allow the flavors to mingle and dance together as you gently cook and stir the dressing on low heat until it reaches a tantalizing warmth that promises to elevate your salad experience to new heights.
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Meanwhile, in a generously sized bowl, assemble the vibrant ensemble of spinach leaves, ripe tomatoes, and the tantalizingly shredded provolone cheese, creating a colorful canvas that beckons to be adorned with the warm embrace of the dressing.
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With an air of anticipation, drizzle the luscious, warm dressing over the waiting spinach leaves, allowing it to cascade gracefully, infusing every nook and cranny with its flavorful essence, promising a symphony of taste in every bite.
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Toss gently to ensure every leaf is coated in the warm embrace of the dressing, marrying the flavors together in a harmonious medley that sings with every forkful.
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Serve immediately, allowing your taste buds to embark on a journey of culinary delight as they revel in the savory symphony of flavors that is the Bacon-Tomato Spinach Salad, a culinary masterpiece that is both satisfying and nourishing.
Enjoy the freshness, savor the flavors, and relish in the simple joy of a well-crafted salad that promises to delight with every bite! 🥓🍅🥗
