Spinach Bacon Egg Salad (Printable)

Fresh spinach, crispy bacon, boiled eggs, and tangy dressing create a satisfying light salad.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad

01 - 5 oz fresh baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
02 - 4 large eggs
03 - 6 slices bacon
04 - 3.5 oz cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
05 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
08 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
09 - 1 tsp honey
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 8 minutes. Transfer to cold water, peel, and slice.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon slices until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble into bite-sized pieces.
03 - Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth in a small bowl.
04 - In a large bowl, combine spinach, cherry tomatoes (if using), and red onion. Add sliced eggs and crumbled bacon.
05 - Drizzle with dressing and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's ready in 25 minutes but tastes like you actually planned ahead.
  • The warm bacon wilts the spinach just enough while everything else stays crisp and alive.
  • Homemade dressing means you control the tang and skip the weird preservatives.
  • Packed with protein from eggs and bacon so you won't be hungry an hour later.
02 -
  • Wet spinach turns soggy almost immediately, so dry it thoroughly even if it seems annoying—your salad's whole texture depends on this.
  • The warmth of fresh bacon wilts the spinach just slightly, which is actually perfect and intentional, not a mistake to avoid.
  • Make the dressing in a jar if you're making this regularly, shake it up, and keep it in the fridge for three days tops.
03 -
  • Slice your eggs while they're still slightly warm and they stay creamy rather than getting that chalky ring around the yolk.
  • If you're meal prepping, keep all components separate and only assemble right before eating—wet spinach is regret spelled out on a plate.
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