Wilted Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

5 from 1 vote

Wilted Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

This Wilted Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing combines fresh spinach, crispy bacon, toasted almonds and dried cranberries with a sweet and tangy maple-balsamic vinaigrette. The warm dressing gently wilts the spinach, bringing all the flavors together.

We eat salad for dinner every other night at the 2 Cooks Shaque, and this one is a regular favorite. We load the dressing with goodies and serve generous portions, making it hearty enough for a whole meal rather than just a salad course.

Prep Time5

Active Time25

Total Time30

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Gluten Free

Keyword: Spinach Salad

Yield: Main Dish Size Salads

Calories: 1398kcal

Author: 2 Cooks in the Kitchen

Materials

2 Slices Bacon cut into small pieces
6 Garlic Cloves chopped
3 Green Onions sliced
1/3 Cup Sliced Black Olives
Several dashes Worcestershire Sauce
3/4 Cup Olive Oil
1/3 Cup Slivered Almonds
Salt to taste
1/3 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 Cup Maple Syrup
5 oz Baby Spinach Leaves large stems removed
1/3 Cup Dried Cranberries or Dried Cherries
1/2 Cup Feta Cheese

Instructions

Put the bacon pieces in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes.
Add the garlic to the saucepan and cook for 3 minutes.
Add the green onions, black olives, worcestershire sauce, olive oil, slivered almonds and 1/4 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the balsamic vinegar and maple syrup, reduce heat and keep warm.
Fill 2 large bowls with spinach leaves. Add dried cranberries or cherries.
Ladle the hot dressing over the salads making sure to get the goodies on the bottom of the pan first and then add more liquid as needed.
Sprinkle feta cheese over the top. Serve.

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