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Spinach Salad Recipe

By Stephanie Gallagher, About.com

spinach salad recipe

Spinach Salad

Stephanie Gallagher
Spinach salad can be a popular choice for kids, as long as the dressing is slightly sweet to balance out the slightly bitter taste of the spinach. Other hints for making this spinach salad accessible to kids:
  • Use baby spinach rather than regular spinach (it's more tender)
  • Use plenty of bacon
  • Cut the spinach into very small, bite-sized pieces to make it easier for kids to eat.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 lb. bacon
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 16 oz. baby spinach
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • kosher salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

  1. Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Remove bacon from the skillet, leaving skillet on the heat. Drain the bacon on paper towels, and set aside.

  2. Add onion and mushrooms to the bacon drippings. Saute over medium heat until the vegetables are softened, about 3 minutes.

  3. Toss spinach, hard boiled eggs, bacon, onion and mushrooms together in a large salad bowl.

  4. In a small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients. Pour over salad just before serving. Toss well.

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