Ingredients for Melvin's Bacon Spinach Salad
- 10 ounces baby spinach
- Sliced Mushrooms
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Hard Boiled Eggs
- Catalina Dressing
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How to Make Melvin's Bacon Spinach Salad
- Cook bacon until crispy. Remove from pan and crumble, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
- In a large bowl, combine 10 ounces baby spinach, 1/2 cup crumbled bacon, 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese, 1/4 cup chopped red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped pecans.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons reserved bacon grease, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1/4 cup olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste.
- (Optional) Grill 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each). Let cool slightly, then slice into strips and add to the salad.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
21 g
Sugar
30g
Fat
25g
Carbs
3g