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Spinach Salad with Curry Vinaigrette

SUBMITTED BY: JENNIFERT

"This is a French-style spinach salad that should satisfy even the meat-lovers at the table. Features bacon lardons, which are simply crouton-size pieces of slab bacon, fried until crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 16 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  45 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/4 pound slab bacon
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon prepared Dijon-style mustard
  • 9 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 cups flat leaf spinach - rinsed, dried and stems removed
  • 12 fresh mushrooms, sliced

DIRECTIONS

  1. Trim the rind from the bacon and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until brown and crispy. Cover and reduce heat to lowest setting to keep bacon warm.
  2. In a small, dry skillet, toast curry powder over medium heat, stirring often, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar and mustard. Add oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly, until the oil is completely incorporated. Add curry powder and whisk until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. In a large bowl, toss together the bacon, spinach, mushrooms and vinaigrette until evenly coated. Adjust salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2003 by trooworld
I just made a simple green salad with the dressing and it was FABULOUS! Even my boyfriend who... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2003 by DELTAQUEEN50
I made this for dinner the other night and it was a big hit with my husband and myself. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2003 by Cara
Way yummy! I used turkey bacon for lower fat and the results were just as tasty. Thanks for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2003 by CASTOUT
We aren't crazy about curry to begin with, but I still thought this salad was very good. My... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2003 by Loladear
I liked it, but then, I like vinaigrettes. My husband didn't think much of it, he likes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2005 by DC Girly Girl
This is for the vinaigrette alone...not one of those oh-my-God type of recipes. But a keeper. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2005 by SCDICKSON
So yummy! I am not a big curry fan, but my husband is and I tried this one out for him. Even... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2004 by Gosha
delicious and so quick to prepare...I didn't have any curry at home, but that didn't spoil the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2004 by NetteNet99
The first time I made this, I used just the spinach with the dressing and added sliced... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2004 by LEEWARD
This salad was a hit at my boyfriend's birthday party. Since he is vegetarian, I substituted... MORE
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