Warm Spinach and Strawberry Salad

A bacon, brown sugar, vinegar, and Dijon dressing is tossed with spinach, strawberries, pecans and hard cooked eggs to make this colorful salad.

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Ingredients:

• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 10 ounces cleaned baby spinach leaves
• 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
• 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
• 2 hard cooked eggs, chopped

Method

In a small skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until browned and crispy. Remove bacon to paper towels. Add shallot to skillet and cook until transparent, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, and Worcestershire. In a large bowl, toss spinach with the warm dressing. Immediately add strawberries, pecans, and chopped eggs; toss lightly and serve.

Notes: A wonderful way to welcome spring, with tender baby spinach and fresh strawberries--warmed a little with a bacon dressing.

Number of servings: 4

Submitted By: BeckGuff
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