Hot Bacon Dressing for Spinach Bacon Salad
Transform your salads with this rich, savory-sweet Hot Bacon Dressing for Spinach Bacon Salad—a must-try condiment that takes just 20 minutes to prepare. Made with crispy bacon, tangy apple cider vinegar, a touch of granulated sugar, and a hint of Dijon mustard, this warm dressing strikes the perfect balance of smoky, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors. The addition of sautéed red onions cooked in rendered bacon grease infuses each bite with depth and indulgence. Ideal for a fresh spinach salad topped with hard-boiled eggs, mushrooms, or croutons, this quick and easy dressing elevates any dish into a crowd-pleasing favorite. Serve it immediately for the ultimate comfort food-inspired salad experience!
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Ingredients
- 6 slices Bacon
- 0.25 cups Red onion
- 0.25 cups Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Place the bacon slices in a large skillet over medium heat and cook until crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve about 3 tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet and discard the rest.
Step 2
Finely chop the cooked bacon and set aside for later use.
Step 3
Add the finely diced red onion to the skillet with the reserved bacon grease. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, Dijon mustard, and water. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan as you stir.
Step 5
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste. Continue to cook and stir the dressing for 1-2 minutes, until the sugar is dissolved and the dressing is heated through.
Step 6
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped bacon.
Step 7
Serve the hot bacon dressing immediately by drizzling it over fresh spinach and other salad ingredients. Toss the salad gently to coat with the dressing before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (209.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 360.4 |
| Total Fat 17.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g | |
| Cholesterol 47.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1517.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 30.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 26.9g | |
| Protein 16.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 23.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 348.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories