Empress Spinach Salad B1

Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
A vibrant Chinese-inspired salad featuring crisp spinach, sweet pimientos, and savory bacon.
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This Empress Spinach Salad offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors, blending fresh, crisp spinach with the subtle sweetness of diced pimientos and the rich, salty crunch of bacon. It’s a simple yet sophisticated side dish that brings a touch of Asian-inspired freshness to any meal. Perfect for lunch, picnics, or as a light accompaniment to heavier dishes, this salad is quick to prepare and uses ingredients you likely already have on hand. The combination of earthy greens and savory bacon creates a satisfying balance that makes this recipe a favorite for quick, healthy meals.

Empress Spinach Salad B1

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 309.7

Description

This Empress Spinach Salad offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors, blending fresh, crisp spinach with the subtle sweetness of diced pimientos and the rich, salty crunch of bacon. It&# 226;ÂÂs a simple yet sophisticated side dish that brings a touch of Asian-inspired freshness to any meal. Perfect for lunch, picnics, or as a light accompaniment to heavier dishes, this salad is quick to prepare and uses ingredients you likely already have on hand. The combination of earthy greens and savory bacon creates a satisfying balance that makes this recipe a favorite for quick, healthy meals.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cook the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, then drain on paper towels and crumble into fine pieces.
  2. Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels or a salad spinner to remove excess moisture.
  3. Drain the pimientos and dice them into small, uniform pieces.
  4. In a large serving bowl, combine the washed spinach, diced pimientos, and crumbled bacon.
  5. Toss gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
  6. Serve immediately while the spinach is still crisp and fresh.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6


Amount Per Serving
Calories 309.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.7g34%
Saturated Fat 7.0g35%
Cholesterol 23.0mg8%
Sodium 993.0mg42%
Total Carbohydrate 6.8g3%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g15%
Sugars 0.9g
Protein 23.4g47%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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