Stumped on getting your kids to eat spinach salad? Try this easy recipe with lots of Cheddar cheese (and bacon!) for a yummy spinach salad with crunchy croutons.
- Portion size 12 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine: April 2005
Ingredients
Method
Cut bacon crosswise into thin strips. In skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. With slotted spoon, transfer to paper towel to drain. (Make-ahead: Cover and set aside for up to 1 hour; reheat 1 tsp/5 mL of the bacon fat to continue.)
In heatproof measuring cup, mix garlic with 1 tsp (5 mL) of the hot bacon drippings. Whisk in vinegar; let stand for 1 minute. Whisk in oil, salt and pepper.
Place spinach in large serving bowl. Sprinkle with croutons, bacon and all but 1/3 cup (75 mL) of the cheese; toss with dressing. Garnish with remaining cheese.
Nutritional facts <b>Per each of 12 servings:</b> about
- Sodium 298 mg
- Protein 8 g
- Calories 209.0
- Total fat 18 g
- Cholesterol 24 mg
- Saturated fat 6 g
- Total carbohydrate 5 g
%RDI
- Iron 13.0
- Folate 49.0
- Calcium 17.0
- Vitamin A 39.0
- Vitamin C 23.0
