Chasen's Original Spinach Salad

Transport your taste buds back to old Hollywood with Chasen's Original Spinach Salad, a timeless classic from the famed Los Angeles eatery. This recipe combines tender, fresh spinach leaves with savory crumbled bacon, earthy mushrooms, and zesty slices of red onion, all topped with perfectly sliced hard-boiled eggs for a touch of elegance. The real star is the tangy homemade vinaigrette, crafted with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a subtle hint of honey for balanced sweetness. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this iconic spinach salad makes a vibrant starter or a sophisticated side dish for your next dinner. Perfect for anyone craving a refreshing yet indulgent salad, this dish is both nostalgic and utterly delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 cups Fresh spinach leaves
• 2 large Hard-boiled eggs
• 6 slices Bacon
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 cup White mushrooms
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons Honey
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the spinach leaves. Remove any tough stems and set aside in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs into thin rounds. Set them aside for garnishing the salad later.

Step 3

Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Once cool, crumble the bacon into small pieces.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion into rings and add them to the salad bowl with the spinach.

Step 5

Clean and slice the white mushrooms, then add them to the salad bowl.

Step 6

In a small bowl or jar, prepare the vinaigrette. Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is emulsified and smooth.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the spinach mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are lightly coated.

Step 8

Top the salad with the sliced hard-boiled eggs and crispy bacon crumbles as a garnish.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a fresh and flavorful starter or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(554.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1014.0

Total Fat 84.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.1g
Cholesterol 458.5mg	0%
Sodium 2368.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 28.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.8g	0%
Total Sugars 16.4g
Protein 36.7g	0%

Vitamin D 107.7IU	0%
Calcium 241.6mg	0%
Iron 7.5mg	0%
Potassium 1629.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.4%

Protein: 14.3%

Carbs: 11.2%