Spinach Salad With Morels Bacon & Blue Cheese Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

This spinach salad with morels, bacon, and blue cheese is a delicious and satisfying dish. The earthy flavors of the morels pair perfectly with the smoky bacon and tangy blue cheese. The spinach adds a fresh and vibrant element to the salad, making it a perfect side dish or light lunch. With a simple vinaigrette dressing, this salad is easy to make and full of flavor.

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Ingredients for Spinach Salad With Morels Bacon & Blue Cheese Recipe

  • 1.33 ounce Fresh Spinach Leaves
  • 0.67 ounce Morel Mushrooms, Cleaned And Sliced
  • 0.67 Slices Bacon, Cooked And Crumbled
  • 0.33 ounce Blue Cheese, Crumbled
  • 0.33 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 0.17 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
  • 0.17 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • As required Salt And Pepper To Taste

Directions: Spinach Salad With Morels Bacon & Blue Cheese Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.Start by cleaning the morels thoroughly and slicing them into bite-sized pieces.
  • STEP 2.Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy, then remove and crumble it.
  • STEP 3.In a large bowl, combine the spinach, morels, bacon, and crumbled blue cheese.
  • STEP 4.In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette dressing.
  • STEP 5.Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
  • STEP 6.Serve the spinach salad immediately and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

  • If you can't find morels, you can substitute them with other types of mushrooms like cremini or shiitake.
  • Make sure to wash the spinach thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit.
  • For a vegetarian version, you can omit the bacon or replace it with vegetarian bacon bits.

Storage and Serving

  • This spinach salad is best served immediately after preparing to maintain its freshness.
  • If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • To serve again, give the salad a quick toss and add a little more dressing if needed.
Nutrition
value
257
calories per serving
16 g Fat9 g Protein19 g Carbs10 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    16g
  • Protein
    9g
  • Carbs
    19g
  • Fiber
    10g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    19g
  • Protein
    9g
  • Fiber
    10g

Fats

  • Fat
    16g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    249mg
  • Iron
    10mg
  • Vitamin A
    7006mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    3mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    431mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    106mg
  • Vitamin E
    6mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    262mg
  • Manganese
    3mg
  • Phosphorus
    162mg
  • Selenium
    8mcg
  • Zinc
    2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp