Spinach-Onion Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing Recipe

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I knew this spinach salad was something special when my picky husband asked for seconds! The sweet-tart bacon dressing with a hint of honey is a real treat.— Leigh Gallagher, Austin, WA

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Spinach-Onion Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

15 10 25

Ingredients

4 bacon strips, chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped, divided
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
5 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup canola oil
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, cook bacon and half of the onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp. Stir in the vinegar, honey, salt and pepper; heat through. Transfer to a small bowl; gradually whisk in oil.
Place spinach in a large bowl. Drizzle warm dressing over spinach and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and remaining onion. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 216 calories, 18 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 341 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Spinach-Onion Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing in Country Woman February/March 2010, p36