spinach & bacon salad w/ hot bacon dressing

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

My Gram used to make this all the time...brings back so many memories...enjoy! This recipe can easily be halved.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For spinach & bacon salad w/ hot bacon dressing

  • 3/4 lb
    bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 c
    green onions, sliced - green tops too
  • 2 Tbsp
    flour
  • salt
    & pepper to taste
  • 1/3 c
    red wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    sugar
  • 1 c
    beef or chicken broth
  • 2 c
    fresh sliced mushrooms
  • 8 c
    fresh spinach leaves - torn
  • a few
    hard boiled eggs, chopped are also great in this salad - optional
  • fried
    onions - like durkee , crumbles

How To Make spinach & bacon salad w/ hot bacon dressing

  • 1
    In a medium sized skillet, cook bacon until crisp, when finished, drain on paper towels, then crumble. Reserve 1/4 cup bacon grease. Place torn spinach and mushrooms in a large serving bowl and toss. Set aside.
  • 2
    Place reserved bacon grease back into the same pan as you fried the bacon. Over medium heat, cook the green onions until tender.
  • 3
    Stir in the flour and cook an additional minute.
  • 4
    Pour in the chicken broth, vinegar, sugar - cook until slightly thicken, won't take long.
  • 5
    Now, pour the hot dressing over the spinach - tossing to coat well. Sprinkle on the crumbled bacon and french fried onions if using. Salt and pepper to taste...
  • 6
    Enjoy!!
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