Spinach Salad With Bacon Egg And Crouton Recipe

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Spinach Salad featuring crispy lardons of bacon, a perfectly warm hard-boiled egg, and crunchy croutons, all tossed in a zesty Dijon vinaigrette. A quick and easy recipe perfect for a light lunch or a satisfying side dish. Baby spinach substitutes beautifully for mache in this recipe, offering a delightful contrast of textures and flavors.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 26 mins
Calories 813.4 kcal
Protein 28g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spinach Salad With Bacon Egg And Crouton

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How to Make Spinach Salad With Bacon Egg And Crouton

  1. **Make the Dijon Vinaigrette:** In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Slowly whisk in 1/4 cup olive oil until emulsified.
  2. **Cook the Bacon:** In a large skillet, cook 4 ounces bacon lardons over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through but still pink. Remove bacon from skillet and set aside, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the pan.
  3. **Warm Egg and Croutons:** Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet with the reserved bacon fat. Add 1 hard-boiled egg, sliced, and 1/2 cup croutons to the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until heated through and lightly browned.
  4. **Assemble the Salad:** In a large bowl, toss 5 ounces baby spinach with the Dijon vinaigrette.
  5. **Combine and Serve:** Gently add the warm bacon, egg, and croutons to the spinach. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

107g

Carbs

4g

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