Spinach Salad with Warm Turkey Bacon Dressing: A Delightful Twist
A delicious spinach salad topped with a warm turkey bacon dressing that adds a delightful twist to the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salads
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 6 cups fresh spinach
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1/4 cup red onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- Add the red onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, walnuts, cherry tomatoes, and blue cheese.
- In the same skillet, mix balsamic vinegar and olive oil, then pour over the salad.
- Top the salad with crumbled turkey bacon and toss gently before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add sliced avocados.
- This salad can be made in advance; just add the dressing before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 10mg