Fresh spinach is the key for great salads
A lot of spinach salad variations have been popping every now and then. Versions which has been updated with different experimental ingredients have been introduced everywhere. Despite the different variations of spinach salad preparation, there are some people who would always prefer the traditional spinach salad recipe.
The best thing to do here is to get every ingredient fresh. Now, most spinach salad recipes are easy and quick to make, the traditional version is no different.
Ingredients
- Salt – to taste
- Black pepper – to taste, freshly ground
- Mustard – 2 tsp, whole grain
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Balsamic vinegar – 1 tbsp
- Garlic – 1 clove, minced
- Eggs – 2 pieces, hard-cooked, sliced
- Bacon – ¼ pound, crisply cooked, drained, crumbled
- Green onions – 4 pieces, chopped coarsely
- Spinach – 1 pound, fresh
Directions
- Thoroughly wash the spinach. Pay special attention to the leaves where grains tend to stick. Cut the roots off the stems. Pat dry after washing then tear the leaves into pieces.
- Get a large salad bowl. Put the spinach and the onions. Mix well.
- For the dressing, get a small bowl and whisk the pepper, salt, mustard, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and garlic.
- Before serving, slowly pour the dressing over the spinach mixture. Toss well to coat.
- Sprinkle the crumbed bacon over the spinach salad. Use the sliced eggs for garnishing.
Tip
The traditional spinach salad can be taken as an appetizer or as a main dish.
