Strawberry Spinach Salad with Caramelized Bacon Vinaigrette
If you want healthy with a side of naughty, this Strawberry Spinach Salad with Caramelized Bacon Vinaigrette will rock your world. Fresh ingredients with a drizzle of sweet, salty bacon vinaigrette? Ah, yes please!
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 bag baby spinach washed
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
For Vinaigrette:
- 6 thick cut bacon strips
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- salt and cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss together the spinach, strawberries, almonds, and feta cheese. Set aside.
- Next, preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a medium size bowl, combine bacon, brown sugar, and cinnamon until bacon is thoroughly coated.
- Arrange in a single layer on a cooking sheet and cook for 8-10 minutes until dark brown, flipping once about halfway through.
- Allow to cool.
- In a large mason jar (with a lid), combine oil, vinegar, salt, and cracked pepper.
- Crumble the now cooled bacon and add to vinaigrette jar.
- Close lid and shake until thoroughly blended.
- Lastly, pour vinaigrette mixture over salad mixture and toss until well coated.
- Enjoy!
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