TOMATO BACON SPINACH SALAD

Tomato Bacon Spinach Salad image

To dress up her swift spinach salad, Wendy Barnwell blends bottled Catalina dressing with warm bacon drippings and mustard. "It's a tasty addition to summer menus," shares the Fortuna, California cook. "I'm sure your family will enjoy this salad as much as mine."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 pound sliced bacon, diced
1/3 cup Catalina salad dressing
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 cups baby spinach or torn fresh spinach
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/2 cup crumbled blue or feta cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; remove to paper towels. drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of drippings. Add the salad dressing, mustard, salt and pepper to the drippings; cook and stir over low heat until heated through., In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, tomatoes, cheese and bacon. Drizzle with warm dressing; toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 501mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.