Description
A fresh, vibrant spinach salad topped with crispy bacon, crumbled feta, walnuts, and a tangy warm bacon dressing. This delicious salad strikes the perfect balance between savory, sweet, and crunchy, making it an irresistible side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh spinach
- 6 slices bacon
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and crumble it once cooled.
- In the same skillet, whisk together red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Heat until warm, stirring occasionally to combine.
- In a large bowl, toss together the spinach, red onion, feta cheese, walnuts, and crumbled bacon.
- Pour the warm dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- If you prefer a milder dressing, you can reduce the Dijon mustard and honey for a more subtle flavor.
- You can substitute the walnuts with pecans or almonds for a different texture.
- This salad is best served immediately while the dressing is still warm, but you can prep the ingredients ahead of time and toss right before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes