Apple Spinach Salad With Warm Bacon Dressing Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 bn fresh spinach, stemmed, washed well and dry (about 4 packed c.)
- 1 x Fuji apple, cored and thinly sliced
- 1/4 c. finely diced raw bacon
- 1/4 c. finely diced red onion
- 1 tsp chopped garlic
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 c. white distilled vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. sugar
- 1/8 tsp red chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin extra virgin olive oil
Directions
- To prepare salad, place spinach and sliced apples in large bowl and chill till ready to dress.
- To prepare dressing, cook bacon in small nonstick pan over medium-high heat till half-done, 2 to 3 min. Add in onion and garlic and cook till onion is barely tender, about 1 minute.
- In small bowl, whisk together mustard, vinegar, sugar, red chili flakes, pepper, salt and oil. Stir into pan with bacon mix. Immediately remove from heat and pour over spinach and apples. Toss till salad is well coated with dressing. Serve immediately.
- Makes 4 to 6 servings as starter salad.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 120g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 176 | |
| Calories from Fat 123 | 70% |
| Total Fat 13.78g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 3.2g | 13% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium 348mg | 14% |
| Potassium 397mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 10.09g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 5% |
| Sugars 7.21g | 5% |
| Protein 3.75g | 6% |
