SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BALSAMIC WALNUT DRESSING

Spinach Salad with Warm Balsamic Walnut Dressing image

Fresh spinach, mushrooms, red onion and feta cheese are tossed with a warm bacon, walnut and balsamic dressing for a delicious side-dish salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 25m

Yield Makes 6 servings, 2 cups each.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 bag (10 oz.) spinach, washed, drained
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese
1/2 of a medium red onion, sliced
8 slices OSCAR MAYER Center Cut Bacon
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup HEINZ Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 hard-cooked eggs, quartered

Steps:

Toss spinach with mushrooms, cheese and onions in large bowl; set aside.
Cook bacon in large skillet on medium heat to desired crispness, turning frequently. Remove bacon from skillet; reserve 2 Tbsp. of the drippings in skillet. Place bacon on paper towels to drain.
Add walnuts to reserved drippings in skillet. Cook 1 to 2 min. or until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally. Stir in vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. Cook 30 sec. or until heated through. Pour hot dressing over salad; toss to coat. Top with eggs. Crumble bacon; sprinkle over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 650 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g