Classic Spinach Salad

Submitted by TasteTester

"This is a favorite salad of mine when I want something that's quick to prepare. If I have some pre-boiled eggs in the refrigerator I can get this on the table in about 5 minutes. (Note: the recipe calls for 3 tablespoons of jarred bacon pieces; however, I usually fry 3 slices of bacon, crumble them and use in place of the jarred bacon. This makes the prep time about 10 minutes longer.)"

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 hard-boiled eggs
• 1⁄2 cup classic caesar salad dressing
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (4 -6 ounce) bag pre-washed baby spinach leaves, from the produce dept (about 4-6 oz.)
• 2 plum tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons bacon, pieces jarred
• 1⁄2 cup herbed croutons

directions

1. Chop one egg finely, place in salad bowl; stir in salad dressing and pepper. Add spinach; toss until evenly coated.
2. Chop remaining two eggs coarsely. Slice tomatoes thinly. Top salad with eggs, tomatoes, bacon and croutons. Serve right away.

Reviews

[French Tart]

Another wonderful recipe thanks TT! I made this exactly as posted using baby spinach and chard leaves, and ate it with your Chicken with lemon and olives for a wonderful light summer lunch today. I used some bacon bits from a jar that I received in a swap, but next time I will use freshly grilled crispy bacon for a better flavour. Made for the Aus/NZ recipe swap and very much enjoyed. FT:-) (Photos to be posted.)

 

[bluemoon downunder]

Love baby spinach leaves and loved the boiled eggs and bacon in this salad. The one finely chopped egg (I processed it in my mini processor) added a creamy richness to the dressing and the more coarsely chopped eggs were superb with the other ingredients. I've never come across jarred bacon. I cooked until they were nicely crisped two rindless middle rashers (all fat removed) and chopped them coarsely. I decided to add pine nuts in place of the croutons, simply because I love pine nuts with spinach, but I'm sure croutons would also be delicious. I'm going to be making this often: it would be a great accompaniment to meat, pasta or rice dishes. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. Made for Newest Zaar Tag.