Spinach, Kale and Mushroom Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
Spinach, Kale and Mushroom Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing is crunchy and delicious and the dressing gives the salad a burst of flavor!
Ingredients
- 5 ounces baby spinach, washed and stems removed
- 2 cups kale, washed and stems removed
- 6 large button mushrooms, sliced
- 6 slices bacon, thick-cut, cooked and chopped
- 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the spinach, kale and mushrooms and put them in a large bowl. Set aside.
- In a medium skillet, cook bacon strips over medium heat. Turn the strips until both sides are browned and cooked through. Remove the bacon from the skillet and allow it to drain on a paper towel. Chop it into small pieces and add it to the salad.
- Turn the heat in the skillet down to low and add the vinegar, sugar and mustard to the bacon fat in the pan. Using a whisk, stir the dressing until all ingredients are incorporated thoroughly. Add salt and pepper to taste. Turn heat off and continue to whisk for one minute. Pour the warm dressing over the salad. Toss the salad until all is coated.
Notes
You can also add any of your favorite ingredients to customize this salad, such as slices of hard boiled egg, red onion slices, or even dried cranberries. I hope you give this salad a try, it is simple to make and so very delicious!
Nutrition
Calories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 269mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 4385IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 2mg