Baby Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing
Fresh Baby Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing
There is no better combination that savory hot bacon dressing with fresh baby spinach. A delicious and easy salad to make anytime of the year. For best results use with fresh, just picked spinach.
Studies have indicated that eating spinach supports cardiovascular health, and might lower the risk of age-related illness. Spinach is anutrient-dense, and is a good source for phytonutrients such as lutein and zeaxanthin, plus vitamins and minerals like riboflavin, vitamin B6, folate and magnesium. Experts recommend that you eat 1 cup of steamed spinach or 2 cups of raw spinach several days a week.
7 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves (or enough for 2 salads)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup medium red onion sliced into paper thin slices
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 7-ounce package feta cheese, coarsely crumbled
2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar or herb flavored vinegar
4 pieces thick cut bacon sliced into 2" pieces
1 tablespoon sugar
Toss spinach with sliced red onion in a large bowl and set aside. Cook bacon over medium high heat in a large skillet until crisp and brown. Remove bacon from skillet and drain oil leaving 1 tablespoon of bacon oil in pan. Add olive oil, sugar and vinegar to bacon oil and reheat over medium high heat for 1-2 minutes. Add bacon pieces to skillet with dressing mixture and stir to mix. Pour bacon dressing over spinach. Toss spinach to coat and wilt slightly. Divide wilted spinach salad between two larges plates and top with feta cheese. Serve immediately with sliced apple wedges and brown bread.
How to make garlic croutons:
3 tablespoon organic olive oil
6 gloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced rosemary
1 loaf french bread, cut into 1" cubes
Heat virgin organic olive oil in heavy French skillet. Add minced garlic and rosemary and cook until garlic is lightly browned. Add cubed French bread and stir until well coated. Transfer to a heavy cooking sheet and bake at 350 degrees until evenly browned. Remove from oven when done and set aside.
For more information on how to grow spinach, read our informational article at our sister website, hardy Gardening. You can purchase organic spinach seeds at Stargazer Perennials.
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