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Spinach and Bacon Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

Spinach and Bacon Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

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    4 serving

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Serves: 4

Serve at room temperature to allow the flavours to develop.

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Ingredients

  • 8 streaky bacon rashers
  • 225g fresh baby spinach leaves,
  • 225g mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 spring onions, sliced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 60g blue cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 pinch sugar

Recipe tips / Prepare ahead

The dressing can be made up to 48 hours in advance, then chilled.

Method

Step 1

Heat a frying pan and fry the bacon until crisp, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels, cool and crumble, then set aside.

Step 2

In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, mushrooms and onions. Add the bacon and toss to mix.

Step 3

To make the dressing, place all the remaining ingredients in a lidded jar and shake well to combine. Drizzle over the salad and toss to combine.

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