Melvin's Bacon Spinach Salad

Crisp, savory, and packed with wholesome goodness, Melvin's Bacon Spinach Salad is a vibrant medley of fresh ingredients and bold flavors. This easy-to-make salad starts with a bed of tender baby spinach leaves, complemented by crispy bacon crumbles, creamy hard-boiled eggs, and the snap of cherry tomatoes and red onion slices. Earthy sliced mushrooms add depth, while a tangy-sweet homemade dressing of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey ties everything together. Ready in just 25 minutes, this salad is perfect as a hearty lunch, a starter, or even a light dinner. Whether you're craving a nutritious bite or entertaining guests, this bacon spinach salad is sure to satisfy with its irresistible combination of textures and flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups baby spinach leaves
• 6 slices bacon strips
• 2 large hard-boiled eggs
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the baby spinach leaves thoroughly under cold water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 2

Cook the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet, place on paper towels to drain, then crumble into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs into quarters. Set aside.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Set both aside for assembly.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is emulsified.

Step 6

In a large salad bowl, add the spinach leaves, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, and red onion slices. Toss lightly to combine.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.

Step 8

Top the salad with the crumbled bacon and quartered eggs.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Melvin's Bacon Spinach Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(637.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	916.0

Total Fat 74.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
Cholesterol 463.8mg	0%
Sodium 1770.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 26.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 14.5g
Protein 38.1g	0%

Vitamin D 100IU	0%
Calcium 213.2mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 1775.3mg	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: 72.0%

Protein: 16.5%

Carbs: 11.5%