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Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing
Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
35 minutes
Whip up a lucky New Year's spinach salad with black-eyed peas and a sizzling bacon dressing for a surefire hit at your gathering! 🥗🥓🎉
Ingredients:
  • 0.5 pound sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
  • 0.25 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.5 cup minced onion
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 0.33333334326744 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 0.25 cup rice vinegar
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1.5 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 0.33333334326744 cup bacon drippings
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 pound baby spinach leaves
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • 12 white button mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
Instructions:
  • In a skillet over medium heat, crisp up the bacon and vegetable in 1/4 cup of oil, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes. Strain the bacon over a bowl, saving 1/3 cup of the flavorful drippings.
  • Place the skillet back on medium heat. Mix onions and salt into the skillet; sauté until onions are golden brown, approximately 5 minutes. Add garlic and continue stirring until fragrant and golden, around 1 minute.
  • Combine cider vinegar, rice vinegar, 1/2 cup water, sugar, and Dijon mustard with the onions. Bring to a high simmer over medium-high heat.
  • In a bowl, combine 2 teaspoons of water with cornstarch and whisk until smooth. Gradually pour the cornstarch mixture into the onion mixture, whisking constantly until it thickens, about 3 to 4 minutes. Then, reduce the heat to low.
  • Pour the saved 1/3 cup of bacon drippings into the onion mixture while whisking continuously. Mix in the cooked bacon and combine well. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper according to your taste preferences.
  • In a large bowl, mix together spinach, black-eyed peas, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle the hot bacon dressing over the mixture, toss gently, and serve promptly.

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