Wilted Spinach Salad
The dressing for this easy spinach salad is made with bacon drippings, some red onion, and seasonings.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spinach, cleaned, drained and chopped
- 2 tablespoons bacon drippings
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup onion, minced
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 81mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 7975IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 3mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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