Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2007

Show: Good EatsEpisode: American Classic I: Spinach Salad

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Prep Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

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Ingredients

8 ounces young spinach
2 large eggs
8 pieces thick-sliced bacon, chopped
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large white mushrooms, sliced
3 ounces red onion (1 small), very thinly sliced

Directions

Remove the stems from the spinach and wash, drain and pat dry thoroughly. Place into a large mixing bowl and set aside.

Place the eggs into an electric kettle and cover with cold water by at least 1-inch. Turn the kettle on. Once the water comes to a boil, the kettle will turn itself off. Leave the eggs in the water for 15 minutes. Remove and peel off the shell. Slice each egg into 8 pieces and set aside.

While the eggs are cooking, fry the bacon and remove to a paper towel to drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of the rendered fat. Crumble the bacon and set aside.

Transfer the fat to a small saucepan set over low heat and whisk in the red wine vinegar, sugar and Dijon mustard. Season with a small pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper.

Add the mushrooms and the sliced onion to the spinach and toss. Add the dressing and bacon and toss to combine. Divide the spinach between 4 plates or bowls and evenly divide the egg among them. Season with pepper, as desired. Serve immediately.

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p angels camp, CA 02-05-2010
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Tastless and very boring!
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

You've got to be kidding! This receipe belongs on Foodnetworks "Worse Cooks" show. philnm
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Rossana Stoney Creek, ON 02-04-2010
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"wow"
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great Salad ! Excellent comination of flavours ! This recipe is a keeper. Added some tomatoes to salad and teaspoon of... liquid honey to dressing. Sauteed canned mushrooms and added to dressing mixture because I did'nt have fresh mushrooms. Thanks Food Network.Read more
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Kim Dahlonega, GA 02-04-2010
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Soooooooooo tasty!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This really brought back memories of long ago when my mom used to pick dandelion from the yard and put hot bacon dressing on... it! The flavors are awesome! Use caution though adding the vinegar to the hot grease...lots of platter! Thanks Alton!Read more
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Peter Port Washington, NY 02-01-2010
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great salad but use caution
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I loved the salad but heated the bacon oil too high and added the vinegar and caused a mess...I think the recipe could be... doubled for the salad unless you like very lightly dress salad...perfect balanceRead more
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Dee houston, TX 01-28-2010
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Very Versatile Salad
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have found this salad to be very versatile in that it is great as written or it can be dressed up with strawberries and... goat cheese or cranberries and turkey. I have also made the bacon in the microwave and made the dressing at room temperature. Great balance of flavors. This is my go to recipe for spinach salad now.Read more
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Sharon Kennesaw, GA 01-27-2010
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Best Spinach Salad Ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This spinach salad is delicious and it is incredibly easy. My husband and I loved it!