How to Cook Wilted Spinach Salad And Bacon Vinaigrette in Easy Steps

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Wilted spinach salad and bacon vinaigrette –Y’all, if you’re lookin’ for a salad that’s gonna make you feel good and keep it real, then this Wilted Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette is just what you need. It’s got that perfect balance of flavors, and trust me, the warm bacon vinaigrette is pure magic. Let’s get into it!

Wilted Spinach Salad With Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

Take a look at this beautiful dish right here:

Wilted Spinach Salad With Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

Now, let’s break it down with what you need to whip this up:

Ingredients:

  • 8 cups fresh spinach, washed and dried
  • 6 slices of bacon
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Now that you got your ingredients, let’s jump into the instructions so you can serve this up right!

Instructions:

  1. First thing’s first, get your bacon in a skillet over medium heat and cook it until it’s nice and crispy. Once it’s done, take it out and let it drain on some paper towels. Don’t forget to keep that bacon grease in the pan, ‘cause we gon’ use that!
  2. In the same skillet, add your sliced red onion to that delicious bacon grease and sauté for about 2 minutes, just until they start to soften up. It’s all about gettin’ those flavors goin’!
  3. Now, add in your apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and sugar. Stir it all up until it’s well combined and warm, about another 2 minutes. Trust me, your kitchen is gonna smell so good right now!
  4. While that vinaigrette is warming up, chop your crispy bacon into bite-sized pieces.
  5. Take the spinach and place it in a big bowl. Pour that warm vinaigrette over the top while it’s still warm. The heat’s gonna wilt the spinach just enough to awaken all those flavors.
  6. Finally, toss in those bacon bits and give it a good mix. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and boom, it’s ready to serve!

This salad right here is perfect as a side or even as a main dish if you want something light but delicious. You can even add some hard-boiled eggs or nuts for a little extra crunch if that’s your vibe! Enjoy!