Name: Wilted Spinach Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 12 to 16 ounces fresh spinach, cleaned, drained and chopped; 2 tablespoons bacon drippings; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup minced onion; 1 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 2 teaspoons granulated sugar; salt and pepper to taste

Wilted Spinach Salad

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The dressing for this easy spinach salad is made with bacon drippings, some red onion, and seasonings.

Author: Diana
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Salads

Ingredients

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12 to 16 ounces fresh spinach, cleaned, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup minced onion
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Wash the spinach. Drain well on paper towels and then coarsely chop. Transfer the spinach to a large bowl.
Heat the bacon drippings in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced onion to the bacon drippings and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Stir the dry mustard and water into the roux and continue cooking until thickened. Stir in the vinegar and sugar, if using. Continue cooking for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Taste and add salt and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the spinach and toss to mix.

Find it online: https://classic-recipes.com/spinach-salad-wilted/