Spinach Salad with Bacon (Printable)

Fresh spinach with crispy bacon, boiled eggs, and tangy dressing ready in 25 minutes.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Salad Components

01 - 5 oz fresh baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
02 - 4 large eggs
03 - 6 slices bacon
04 - 3.5 oz cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
05 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
08 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
09 - 1 tsp honey
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8 minutes. Transfer to cold water, peel, and slice into quarters.
02 - Cook bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and crumble into bite-sized pieces.
03 - Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified and smooth.
04 - Combine spinach, cherry tomatoes (if using), and red onion in a large bowl. Top with sliced eggs and crumbled bacon.
05 - Drizzle dressing evenly over salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients. Serve immediately while bacon remains crispy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between warm, savory bacon and cool, fresh spinach creates this incredible temperature and texture dance that keeps every bite interesting
  • You get protein, vegetables, and that satisfying bacon crunch all in one bowl without feeling like youre eating something heavy
02 -
  • Dressing the salad too early makes everything wilt and sad, so wait until youre literally walking to the table
  • Warm bacon on cold spinach is the whole point here, but dont let it sit so long the spinach turns into cooked greens
03 -
  • Use paper towels to pat your spinach completely dry, because water on the leaves makes dressing slide right off instead of coating
  • The honey in the dressing balances everything and helps the emulsification, so don't skip it even if you're not usually a sweet-savory person
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