Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon and Apple Cider Dressing
- 10 ounces pre-washed baby spinach
- 2 slices bacon, finely chopped
- 3 ounces Canadian bacon, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 red onion, sliced (about 1 cup)
- 1 pound button mushrooms, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper
- Place spinach into a large bowl.
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for about 4 minutes, or until it is just crispy.
- Add Canadian bacon to the skillet and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring frequently.
- Remove meat from pan and place on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Drain any remaining fat from the skillet.
- Add olive oil and onions to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes, or until onions soften slightly.
- Add mushrooms to the pan and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 more minutes.
- Put onions and mushrooms on top of the spinach.
- Add apple cider and vinegar to the skillet and turn the heat up to medium-high.
- Stir to scrape up any bits that are stuck to the bottom of the pan and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until cider is reduced to about 1/2 cup.
- Whisk in mustard, salt and pepper, to taste.
- Pour warm cider dressing over the mushrooms and spinach and toss until the vegetables are well coated.
- Sprinkle the bacon on top and serve.
- Nutritional Analysis (Per Serving)
- Calories: 410
- Total fat: 18g
- Saturated fat: 5g
- Sodium: 1070mg
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Protein: 19g
- Fiber: 8g
baby spinach, bacon, bacon, olive oil, red onion, mushrooms, apple cider, apple cider vinegar, mustard, salt
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/spinach-salad-with-warm-bacon-and-apple-cider-dressing-recipe.html (may not work)