Spinach salad with poppy seed dressing

That is spinach salad at its best! With crisp bacon and fabulous homemade salad dressingthis salad gets devoured every time I make it!

This is a perfect holiday (and every other day of the year) salad. I don’t even know where to start with this spinach salad. As you read the ingredients, you might be thinking… “What’s so special about that?” but the combination of salty bacon with creamy cottage cheese and tangy Swiss cheese rocks the taste buds in all the right ways.

I make a whole boatload every time I make this recipe, and every time I bring it to an event the whole boatload is gone. One of the best things about this salad is that it’s perfect for holiday dinner and get-togethers simply because it doesn’t require products that might be out of season and the ingredients list is short and simple. You can eat this beauty all year round! It really is that good!

Make it, eat it, enjoy it… and you can thank me later. Add it to your Thanksgiving menu right now, ’cause I’m sure!

Let’s start with the poppy seed salad dressing. Count me in homemade salad dressings, especially when they are so easy! Making it from scratch allows for complete control over what goes into the dressing, making it healthier.

dressing

• Poppy
• Vinegar
• Sugar
• vegetable oil
• Dry Mustard
• Salt
• Red onions

The measurements for each ingredient are listed in the recipe card at the end of this post.

If you thought the dressing was easy, just wait until you see the salad ingredients list…

salad

• Fresh spinach
• Green lettuce
• bacon
• Red onion
• Swiss cheese
• cottage cheese
• Optional toppings (see section below)

The measurements for each ingredient are listed in the recipe card below. There you will also find the complete instructions for preparing the dressing and salad.

Possible variations and additions to the bacon and spinach salad

Would you like to make this salad for dinner? Add to Chicken. Want it with some summer fruit? Add to strawberries And avocados. Don’t be fooled by the simplicity of how rich and delicious this is.

Feel free to add any other toppings you might like as well. Here are a few more suggestions:

• cherry tomatoes
• Pepitas
• Chopped parsley
• Sesame seeds
• carrots
• celery
• Croutons
• slivers of almonds
• broccoli

You can also change up the veggies used and add arugula or a spring mix.

What kind of vitamins does spinach contain?

Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, folic acid, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin E, calcium and vitamin C.

Spinach is packed with goodness!

Are Poppy Seeds Good For You?

Poppy seeds contain an excellent source of zinc, which increases bone mineral density and overall bone health.

What do you eat with bacon and spinach salad?

If you decide to use this salad as garnishhere are a few main course ideas that would go well with this…

Whether it’s a main course or a side, this salad will have everyone talking! The leftovers make a delicious lunch too, and I’m always looking for delicious lunch ideas!

Can this salad be made ahead of time?

This salad is super easy to prepare prepare yourself. You can make the dressing days in advance, and the bacon can be made in advance, too. Then it’s just a matter of throwing everything together just before serving. I would recommend not adding the cottage cheese too much ahead of time to keep the salad from getting soggy.

How long does spinach salad keep?

Unfortunately, this salad does not keep very well. Like most salads, everything tends to get a little soggy and wilted after a while, especially once the salad dressing has been added. If you want it to last longer, keep everything separate and add just before serving.

I am in love spinach salad and this recipe is one of my favorites. It seems simple and there is nothing special about it, but this homemade poppy seed dressing and the combination of simple ingredients wins every time.

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