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Creamy Spinach and Bacon Salad

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Cold steak from last weekend's cookout would taste great sliced and laid over this salad.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 min

  • Yield

    Serves 4 as a first course

Ingredients

4 bacon slices
1 small garlic clove
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon brown or white sugar
1/2 pound baby spinach
1/4 cup coarsely grated Parmesan (1 ounce)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook bacon until crisp and drain on paper towels.

    Step 2

    While bacon is cooking, mince garlic and mash to a paste with a pinch salt. Whisk together oil, sour cream, lemon juice, sugar, and garlic paste in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add spinach and crumble bacon over it. Toss with cheese and dressing.

TagsSaladBaconCured MeatMeatSpinachLeafy GreensVegetableParmesanCheeseDairySideDinnerLunchNut FreeGluten FreeWeeknight MealsEasy30 Minutes or LessSauteGourmet
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