Spinach Bacon Egg Salad (Printable)

Fresh spinach combined with crispy bacon, eggs, and a zesty dressing for a flavorful, quick meal option.

# What You Need:

→ Salad

01 - 5 oz fresh baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
02 - 4 large eggs
03 - 6 slices bacon
04 - 3.5 oz cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
05 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - 1 teaspoon honey
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# How-To:

01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8 minutes. Transfer eggs to cold water, peel, and slice.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon slices until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble into bite-sized pieces.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
04 - In a large bowl, combine spinach leaves, cherry tomatoes (if using), and red onion. Add sliced eggs and crumbled bacon.
05 - Drizzle salad with dressing and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than you'd think, turning overlooked pantry staples into something that feels restaurant-quality.
  • The warm bacon and crispy edges against cool, tender spinach create this satisfying contrast that keeps you coming back.
  • You can throw it together on a random Tuesday and feel like you actually took care of yourself.
02 -
  • Don't dress the salad more than a few minutes before eating, or the spinach will wilt into a sad pile instead of staying bright and lively.
  • The cold water shock for eggs is non-negotiable—it stops the cooking immediately and makes peeling them about a thousand times easier.
03 -
  • Wash and completely dry your spinach the night before—wet leaves dilute the dressing and make everything soggy.
  • Cook the bacon while the eggs boil so you're done with hot cooking in one quick push, then everything comes together cold.
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