Name: Creamy Spinach and Bacon Salad
Cook time: 15 min
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)

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

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.

TagsSalad Bacon Cured Meat Meat Spinach Leafy Greens Vegetable Parmesan Cheese Dairy Side Dinner Lunch Nut Free Gluten Free Weeknight Meals Easy 30 Minutes or Less Saute Gourmet

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