Strawberry Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

Delicious and Nutritious: The Ultimate Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette is the perfect salad with red onions, strawberries, crispy bacon, toasted nuts and a warm bacon dressing!

PREP TIME:  5 MINUTES COOK TIME: 10 MINUTESTOTAL TIME: 15 MINS

INGREDIENTS

• 8 slices bacon

• 6 cups baby spinach

• 1 pound strawberries, sliced

• 1/2 red onion, sliced

• 1/2 cup walnuts

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Warm Bacon Vinaigrette 

• 2 tablespoons bacon drippings

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar

• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook the bacon according to instructions on a baking sheet, until crispy. Save the drippings from bacon for the vinaigrette. Chop bacon into small pieces.

2. In a pan, toast pecans for about 2-3 minutes with brown sugar until toasted. Watch carefully so that they do not burn.

3. Whisk together all ingredients for bacon vinaigrette. Heat if needed.

4. Toss spinach with strawberries, onions, walnuts, bacon and warm bacon vinaigrette. 

Enjoy!