Many people shy away from salads because the leafy entrees either lack flavor or leave their stomachs wanting more. But this salad with smoky bacon, crisp water chestnuts and a tangy vinaigrette will satisfy even the biggest of appetites. I love to create salad recipes because you have the freedom to pick and choose your favorite ingredients. You can add a diced hard boiled egg to this recipe for extra protein, or throw in some chopped red pepper or shredded carrots for added color.
Salad
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup Splenda
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire
- 3/4 cup white onion, roughly chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup salad oil
- One bag of pre-washed spinach leaves
- 8 strips of bacon (or 2 strips per person)
- 1 (8 oz.) container of water chestnuts
- 1 package cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, combine the white wine vinegar, ketchup, Splenda, Worcestershire, roughly chopped white onion and salt. Puree the dressing until it is well blended.
- While the food processor is still running, drizzle in the salad oil.
- Cook the bacon, chop the water chestnuts and prepare any other desired additional ingredients.
- Plate the spinach and add the crispy bacon, chopped water chestnuts and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with 2 Tablespoons of the tangy vinaigrette and serve.
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Nutrition
Calories: 560kcal, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 45g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 29mg, Sodium: 631mg, Potassium: 282mg, Sugar: 26g, Vitamin A: 140IU, Vitamin C: 5.1mg, Calcium: 19mg, Iron: 0.8mg
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You had me at “bacon.” Can’t wait to give this a try!
I hope you enjoy the recipe, Pam!