Spinach Salad with Dijon-Bacon Vinaigrette

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CategoryDifficultyBeginner
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time20 mins
Ingredients Image
 ½ lb spinach, washed, dried and torn into bite-sized pieces
 6 oz bacon, cut into 1/4 inch strips
 2 tbsp finely chopped shallots3
 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
 1 tbsp dijon mustard
 1 tbsp brown sugar
 kosher salt and ground pepper
1

In a large skillet on medium heat, add bacon and cook until crispy and the fat is rendered, about 6 to 8 minutes. Turn off heat and transfer bacon to a paper-towel lined plate to drain. Reserve bacon fat in pan and return to medium heat. Add shallot and cook until soft, 1 to 2 minutes.

2

Add red wine vinegar, increase heat to medium-high, and boil for 5 seconds, remove from heat and whisk in Dijon. Immediately pour hot dressing over spinach and toss well. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. 

Ingredients

 ½ lb spinach, washed, dried and torn into bite-sized pieces
 6 oz bacon, cut into 1/4 inch strips
 2 tbsp finely chopped shallots3
 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
 1 tbsp dijon mustard
 1 tbsp brown sugar
 kosher salt and ground pepper
Spinach Salad with Dijon-Bacon Vinaigrette