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