Wilted Spinach Salad

Method5 steps · about 25 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Cook the bacon (6 oz) in a skillet over medium heat until it is brown and crispy. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the bacon grease in the skillet.

   Uses 6 oz bacon

   
2. 2

   Step 2: Add the minced garlic (2 cloves) to the skillet and sauté over medium heat for about one minute.

   Uses Reserved bacon fat · 2 cloves garlic, minced

   
3. 3

   Step 3: Add the rinsed and drained beans, vinegar, Dijon, sugar (1 tsp), pepper, and salt (1/8 tsp) to the skillet. Continue to cook and stir over medium heat until the beans are heated through and a sauce has formed.

   Uses Garlic-flavored bacon fat · 2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained · 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar · 2 tsp Dijon mustard · 1 tsp sugar · 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper · 1/8 tsp salt

   
4. 4

   Step 4: Add the fresh spinach (8 oz) to the skillet, carefully stirring it into the hot beans until it is partially wilted. Remove the skillet from the heat.

   Uses Hot beans in Dijon vinaigrette · 8 oz fresh spinach

5. 5

   Step 5: Crumble the bacon over top and fold to combine. Taste and add salt (to taste) or pepper to your liking. Serve warm!

   Uses Wilted spinach and dressed beans · Reserved cooked bacon · Additional salt, to taste (optional) · Additional black pepper, to taste (optional)