Apple Bacon Spinach Salads
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Apple Bacon Spinach Salads, an easy and healthy dinner recipe for two with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing!
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Apple, Bacon, Balsamic, best, Easy, Goat Cheese, Healthy, Recipe, Salad, Spinach, Vinaigrette
Servings: 4
Calories: 522 kcal
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- kosher salt, pepper
- 4 cups spinach leaves
- 1 apple (I used Honeycrisp) diced
- 1/2 cup cheese of choice (I used crumbled goat cheese)
- 1/3 cup walnuts
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
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Set a skillet over medium heat. Use kitchen scissors to cut the bacon into bite size pieces into the skillet. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring a few times. Remove the bacon and set aside.
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Put the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey or sugar, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and pepper in a bowl and whisk until combined. (Can also use store bought balsamic vinaigrette in place of the homemade dressing)
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Divide the spinach between two bowls or plates. Top each with the bacon, diced apples, cheese, walnuts, and cranberries. Serve with the balsamic vinaigrette over top.