Spinach Salad with Bacon & Hard Boiled Eggs
A classic spinach salad made with crispy bacon bits, hard boiled eggs, lots of avocado and fresh veggies all tossed in a zesty red wine vinaigrette! This spinach salad is so simple to make and perfect as a side dish or entree!
Prep Time20 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: avocado, bacon, hard boiled eggs, red wine vinaigrette, salad recipes, side salad, spinach salad
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Caitlin
For the salad:
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 4 hard boiled eggs, sliced or diced
- 6 strips of bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ of a small red onion, sliced thin
- 1 avocado, diced (optional)
For the red wine vinaigrette:
- 3 Tbsp olive oil*
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce (I use reduced sodium)
- 1 tsp water
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp dried dill
To make the salad:
Heat a pan over medium heat and cut your bacon into bite-size pieces.
Once the pan is hot, add your bacon and cook until it's brown and crispy (about 14-16 minutes), stirring occasionally. Then transfer it to a plate lined with a paper towel to cool completely. Discard the bacon grease.
Next place your spinach, bacon bits, hard boiled eggs, tomatoes, onion and avocado (if using) in a bowl and drizzle your desired amount of dressing over the top. Toss until fully coated and serve immediately.
*I prefer using extra light tasting olive oil for all of my dressings. (It's a little lighter and more mild in flavor.)
For a gluten free dressing: Replace the soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.