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Spinach Salad ~ with Hot Bacon Dressing

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Servings 2 salads

Ingredients
  

  • The Dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons of reserved bacon drippings
  • 1 small shallot diced fine
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 clove garlic roasted
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • The Salad:
  • 3 slices bacon cooked crispy and crumbled
  • 2 C fresh spinach leaves
  • 2 medium boiled eggs peeled and sliced in half
  • 2 thin slices red onion
  • 1/4 C pine nuts
  • 4-5 portobello mushrooms sliced
  • 8-10 freshly baked croutons
  • 1/2 tsp dijon mustard

Instructions
 

  • Heat the bacon drippings in a medium skillet over med/hi. Add the shallot and saute until soft. Add the flour and cook one minute, whisking constantly.
  • Add the rest of the dressing ingredients. Stir until thickened, adjusting seasonings if needed.
  • Plate the salad ingredients and drizzle with the hot dressing.

Notes

Recipe by: Connie Murray @Happybellyfoodie.com