Description
A refreshing and satisfying salad featuring baby spinach, crispy bacon (or prosciutto), hard-boiled eggs, and a simple homemade vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- Fresh baby spinach
- Crispy bacon or prosciutto (optional)
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced or quartered
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 apple or pear, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup toasted nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
- 1/4 cup goat cheese or feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon vinegar (balsamic, red wine, or apple cider)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon, honey, grated garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, bacon (or prosciutto), hard-boiled eggs, red onion, apple or pear, toasted nuts, and cheese.
- Drizzle with the dressing, toss gently to combine, and serve immediately.
Notes
For a creamy dressing, whisk in a spoonful of plain Greek yogurt. Store components separately for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American