Bacon Buttermilk Dressing For Spinach Salad Recipes

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING

Steps:

• Remove the stems from the spinach and wash, drain and pat dry thoroughly. Place into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
• Place the eggs into an electric kettle and cover with cold water by at least 1-inch. Turn the kettle on. Once the water comes to a boil, the kettle will turn itself off. Leave the eggs in the water for 15 minutes. Remove and peel off the shell. Slice each egg into 8 pieces and set aside.
• While the eggs are cooking, fry the bacon and remove to a paper towel to drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of the rendered fat. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
• Transfer the fat to a small saucepan set over low heat and whisk in the red wine vinegar, sugar and Dijon mustard. Season with a small pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper.
• Add the mushrooms and the sliced onion to the spinach and toss. Add the dressing and bacon and toss to combine. Divide the spinach between 4 plates or bowls and evenly divide the egg among them. Season with pepper, as desired. Serve immediately.

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings., Add vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, mustard and seasonings to drippings; heat through, stirring to blend. Transfer to a small bowl; gradually whisk in oil. Stir in half of the bacon., Place spinach, onion and eggs in a large bowl; toss with warm dressing. Sprinkle with remaining bacon; serve immediately.

COBB SALAD AND BACON BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Steps:

• Arrange the lettuce on a platter, then top with rows of the peppers, cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, avocados, cheese and eggs. Drizzle the Bacon Buttermilk Dressing over the top and serve.
• Place the buttermilk, sour cream, lemon juice, mustard, chili powder, salt, pepper and bacon in a food processor and process until combined. Chill until ready to serve.

HOT BACON DRESSING (FOR SPINACH SALAD)

Steps:

• In skillet fry bacon until crisp then remove bacon and reserve bacon grease.
• Crumble bacon over fresh spinach.
• Add minced onion to bacon grease and saute over medium heat about 3-4 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients and saute for about 1 minute.
• Pour hot dressing over spinach and toss, mixing well.
• Serve immediately.

BACON BUTTERMILK DRESSING FOR SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Saute the bacon until crisp and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
• Mix together the remaining ingredients, then add the bacon.
• Refrigerate at least an hour or up to 8 hours, stirring before serving.