Spinach Bacon Salad Fresh (Printable Version)

A fresh mix of baby spinach, crispy bacon, boiled eggs, and tangy dressing for a light meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Salad

01 - 5 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
02 - 4 large eggs
03 - 6 slices bacon
04 - 3.5 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
05 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - 1 teaspoon honey
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 8 minutes. Transfer eggs to cold water, peel, and slice.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon slices until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble into bite-sized pieces.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
04 - In a large bowl, combine spinach leaves, cherry tomatoes (if using), and red onion. Add sliced eggs and crumbled bacon.
05 - Drizzle salad with dressing and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in the time it takes to boil water, yet tastes like you planned something special.
  • Crispy bacon, soft eggs, and fresh greens create a texture conversation in every bite.
  • The homemade dressing is so simple you'll wonder why bottled ever seemed acceptable.
02 -
  • If you boil the eggs more than eight minutes, the yolk hardens and the whole salad loses its richness—those soft centers matter more than you'd think.
  • Dress the salad just before serving; spinach wilts fast, and that's not always a bad thing, but timing is everything between delicate and limp.
03 -
  • If you're cooking for someone with a nut allergy or aversion, this salad proves you don't need them; the bacon provides all the textural contrast you'd want.
  • The red onion can be soaked in cold water for ten minutes if you want it milder, but honestly, the sharpness is part of what makes this work.
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