Wilted Spinach and Mushroom Salad with Bacon and Strawberries
Delight your taste buds with the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy in this Wilted Spinach and Mushroom Salad with Bacon and Strawberries. This vibrant dish features tender, slightly wilted spinach paired with golden sautéed mushrooms, crispy bacon crumbles, and juicy, tangy-sweet strawberries for a refreshing twist. A drizzle of homemade balsamic-honey dressing ties everything together, while a touch of red onion adds a zesty kick. Ready in just 25 minutes, this warm salad is a versatile option for a quick lunch, an elegant appetizer, or a refreshing side dish. Packed with fresh, seasonal ingredients, this recipe is a wholesome yet indulgent way to elevate your salad game!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz button mushrooms
- 1 cup strawberries
- 4 slices bacon
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the fresh spinach, then place it in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Slice the button mushrooms thinly and set them aside.
Step 3
Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries into quarters.
Step 4
Dice the red onion into small pieces.
Step 5
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cool, crumble the bacon into bite-sized pieces.
Step 6
In the same skillet, add the garlic (minced) and sliced mushrooms to the rendered bacon fat. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and golden. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 7
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 8
Once the mushrooms have cooled slightly, add them to the spinach in the salad bowl. The residual heat will slightly wilt the spinach.
Step 9
Top the salad with strawberries, crumbled bacon, and red onions.
Step 10
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Step 11
Serve immediately and enjoy your warm, savory-sweet wilted spinach and mushroom salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (702.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 617.1 |
| Total Fat 40.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g | |
| Cholesterol 31.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1896.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 41.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 24.8g | |
| Protein 24.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 5.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 229.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1169.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories