This spinach salad with warm bacon dressing is further proof bacon makes just about everything better.

Add some beaten eggs and shredded mozzarella or Swiss for an oven-readyfrittatathat comes together in no time.

Store the eggs separately if possible.

Southern Living Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing in a bowl to serve

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Past that point, the texture of the salad may begin to suffer.

To repurpose leftovers, saute the salad (minus the eggs) until most of the moisture has evaporated.

Add some beaten eggs and shredded cheese, and bake for a delicious, low-effort frittata.

Southern Living spinach salad with warm bacon dressing ingredients

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)spinach leaves, rinsed, dried, and rough stems trimmed

1/2pkg.

Pour the remaining bacon grease into a heatproof bowl.

Start making bacon dressing:

Measure 3 tablespoons of bacon grease back into the skillet.

Southern Living spinach salad with warm bacon dressing cooking the bacon in a skillet

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If theres less than 3 tablespoons left, use olive oil for the remaining amount.

Discard any remaining bacon grease, or reserve it for another use.

Finish salad:

Pour the dressing over the spinach mixture and toss to evenly coat the leaves.

Southern Living spinach salad with warm bacon dressing vegetables in a large bowl

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Taste for seasoning and add salt and/or pepper if needed.

Top with the eggs and reserved bacon; serve immediately.

Feel free to swap the bacon with turkey bacon or plant-based options.

Southern Living spinach salad with warm bacon dressing draining the bacon on paper towels

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Top the salad with the warm dressing just before serving, and toss quickly to keep the spinach crisp.

Southern Living spinach salad with warm bacon dressing cooking the shallot in the bacon grease

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Southern Living spinach salad with warm bacon dressing adding the other dressing ingredients to the skillet off heat

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Southern Living spinach salad with warm bacon dressing adding the dressing to the salad

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Southern Living spinach salad with warm bacon dressing tossing the salad and adding seasoning if needed

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Southern Living spinach salad with warm bacon dressing in a serving bowl topped with the eggs and bacon

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