Spinach Salad with Blue Cheese and Bacon
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Spinach Salad with Blue Cheese and Bacon—a perfect balance of fresh, creamy, and savory flavors! Tender baby spinach forms the base, paired with crispy bacon, tangy crumbled blue cheese, sweet cherry tomatoes, toasted almonds, and thinly sliced red onion for a burst of texture and taste in every bite. The homemade balsamic vinaigrette, blended with Dijon mustard and a touch of honey, adds a delightful tangy-sweet finish that ties all the flavors together. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is ideal for a light lunch, a dinner side dish, or even as a show-stopping addition to your next gathering. Fresh ingredients, bold contrasts, and gourmet appeal make this recipe a winner!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach leaves
- 6 pieces bacon strips
- 0.5 cups blue cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Directions
Step 1
Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach leaves. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon strips until crispy. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into bite-sized pieces.
Step 3
Add the crumbled bacon, blue cheese, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and toasted almonds to the salad bowl with the spinach.
Step 4
To make the vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
Step 5
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all components are evenly coated.
Step 6
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, savory salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (626.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1500.6 |
| Total Fat 127.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 37.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g | |
| Cholesterol 142.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3265.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 38.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.3g | |
| Protein 55.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 25.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 888.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1974.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories