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Summer Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette

Enjoy fresh-from-the-garden flavors in this bright, bountiful summer salad—spinach, applewood smoked classic cut bacon, strawberries, and ca View More expand_more

Enjoy fresh-from-the-garden flavors in this bright, bountiful summer salad—spinach, applewood smoked classic cut bacon, strawberries, and candied pecans drizzled with a warm bacon vinaigrette. So crowd-pleasing, even salad skeptics will love it!

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Summer Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette
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Total Time:
35 mins
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Skill Level:
Beginner
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Servings:
4 Servings

Ingredients


Product ImageApplewood Smoked Bacon, Classic Cut, 16oz
8 Slices
Farmland Applewood Smoked Classic Cut Bacon, Cut into 1-inch Pieces
8 Slices
½ Cup
Red Onions, Thinly Sliced
½ Cup
¼ Cup
Red Wine Vinegar
¼ Cup
2 Tablespoons
Honey
2 Tablespoons
½ Tablespoon
Dijon Mustard
½ Tablespoon
¼ Cup
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
¼ Cup
4 Cups
Baby Spinach Leaves
4 Cups
6 Ounces
Goat Cheese, Crumbled
6 Ounces
½ Cup
Sliced Strawberries
½ Cup
½ Cup
Candied Pecans
½ Cup

Directions


  1. Fry bacon until crispy and remove from the pan. Save a little bit of the bacon grease.

  2. Sauté the onions in the remaining grease for 2 to 3 minutes.

  3. Add the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and salt and pepper to taste.

  4. Reduce the heat and add the olive oil and the bacon pieces.

  5. Place the spinach, strawberries, candied pecans in a large bowl. Drizzle the warm dressing, toss, and top with goat cheese.

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Ingredients


8 Slices
Farmland Applewood Smoked Classic Cut Bacon, Cut into 1-inch Pieces
8 Slices
½ Cup
Red Onions, Thinly Sliced
½ Cup
¼ Cup
Red Wine Vinegar
¼ Cup
2 Tablespoons
Honey
2 Tablespoons
½ Tablespoon
Dijon Mustard
½ Tablespoon
¼ Cup
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
¼ Cup
4 Cups
Baby Spinach Leaves
4 Cups
6 Ounces
Goat Cheese, Crumbled
6 Ounces
½ Cup
Sliced Strawberries
½ Cup
½ Cup
Candied Pecans
½ Cup

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