Spinach Salad with Curry Vinaigrette

Spinach Salad with Curry Vinaigrette

by Faith Reynolds 2 years ago
4.6 (9)
297.2 kcal
5.2 g carbs
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Description

This is a French-style spinach salad that should satisfy even the meat-lovers at the table. Features bacon lardons, which are simply crouton-size pieces of slab bacon, fried until crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside.

Ingredients
  • ¼ pound slab bacon
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon prepared Dijon-style mustard
  • 9 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 cups flat leaf spinach - rinsed, dried and stems removed
  • 12 fresh mushrooms, sliced
Directions
  1. 1. Trim the rind from the bacon and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until brown and crispy. Cover and reduce heat to lowest setting to keep bacon warm.
  2. 2. In a small, dry skillet, toast curry powder over medium heat, stirring often, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
  3. 3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar and mustard. Add oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly, until the oil is completely incorporated. Add curry powder and whisk until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. 4. In a large bowl, toss together the bacon, spinach, mushrooms and vinaigrette until evenly coated. Adjust salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 6 servings
calories: 297.2 kcal
carbohydrates: 5.2 g
protein: 5.2 g
saturated fat: 6.1 g
cholesterol: 12.9 mg
sodium: 269.8 mg
fiber: 2 g
sugar: 0.9 g