Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Cook and stir bacon with 1/4 cup vegetable in a skillet over medium heat until bacon is browned and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour bacon into a strainer set over a bowl, reserving 1/3 cup of bacon drippings.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Return skillet to medium heat. Stir onions and salt into the skillet; cook and stir until onions are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until garlic is fragrant and golden, 1 minute.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Stir cider vinegar, rice vinegar, 1/2 cup water, sugar, and Dijon mustard into onion mixture. Increase heat to medium-high and simmer.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Whisk 2 teaspoons water and cornstarch in a bowl. Gradually pour cornstarch mixture into onion mixture and whisk until thickened. 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to low.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Drizzle reserved 1/3 cup bacon drippings into onion mixture, whisking constantly. Add cooked bacon and stir to combine. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to taste.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Combine spinach, black-eyed peas, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes in a large bowl; toss to combine. Drizzle hot bacon dressing over spinach mixture; toss quickly and serve immediately.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (6 servings total)