Description
A delicious and refreshing Bacon Spinach Salad that combines crispy bacon, fresh spinach, and a variety of toppings for a perfect meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh spinach, washed and dried
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on paper towels to drain excess grease. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the fresh spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion, crumbled bacon, feta cheese, and sliced almonds.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes before serving for a cooler salad.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider substituting the sliced almonds with walnuts or pecans.
- To make this salad heartier, add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Skillet and Toss
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg