BLT Spinach Salad

Name: BLT Spinach Salad
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 slice thick-cut bacon; c. vinegar (cider or red or white wine); 2 tbsp. honey Dijon mustard; 1 pt. red cherry tomatoes; 1 pt. yellow cherry tomatoes; 1 lb. fresh baby spinach; 1 c. pecans

By Barbara ChernetzPublished: Feb 8, 2012

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Yields:

Cal/Serv:

444

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This warm salad bacon-flecked salad is full of healthy greens, but still hearty enough to be served as a main dish.

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Directions

1. Step 1In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel to drain; reserve 2 tablespoons drippings in the pan.
2. Step 2Add vinegar and mustard to skillet, stirring to combine. Add tomatoes and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until tomatoes are heated through and slightly softened.
3. Step 3Place spinach in a large bowl. Pour hot dressing and tomatoes over spinach, tossing quickly to coat and wilt slightly. Add reserved bacon and pecan pieces. Season with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.