Ingredients for 11Th Hour Spinach Caesar Salad
- 8 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup Miracle Whip Light
- 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
- 3 anchovy fillets
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms
- Oil, as needed for cooking
- French Bread, as needed for 1 cup croutons
- Olive Oil, as needed for sautéing
- 1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup croutons
- grilled chicken or shrimp (optional)
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How to Make 11Th Hour Spinach Caesar Salad
- **Cook Bacon:** Cook bacon until crisp. Remove, cool, and crumble.
- **Make Dressing:** In a blender, combine Miracle Whip, mayonnaise, minced anchovies, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Blend until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- **Sauté Mushrooms:** Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté sliced mushrooms until tender. Set aside.
- **Prepare Croutons (Optional):** If using, heat olive oil in a pan and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Toss cubed bread with garlic oil and Parmesan cheese. Toast in a 350°F (175°C) oven until golden brown.
- **Assemble Salad:** In a large bowl, toss spinach with desired amount of dressing.
- **Add Toppings:** Add crumbled bacon, sautéed mushrooms, and optional croutons and grilled chicken or shrimp.
- **Season:** Season with freshly ground black pepper and extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
53 g
Sugar
13g
Fat
55g
Carbs
13g
