Appetizers & Side Dishes
Spinach Salad with Bacon, Cheddar and Apple
Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 10 min | Servings: 6 sides | Calories: 309
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
10 min
Servings
6 sides
Calories
309
Ingredients
- 9 oz. pkg. baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup (4 oz.) Sargento® Shredded Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1 small red apple, such as gala or fuji, chopped
- 4 thick slices applewood smoked bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips
- 1/3 cup minced shallots or sweet onion
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- Freshly ground black pepper (optional)
Directions
- Combine spinach, cheese and apple in a large bowl.
- Cook bacon in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat until crisp. about 7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon to a paper towel; set aside.
- Cook shallots in drippings 3 minutes or until softened. Add vinegar; bring to a boil and boil 30 seconds. Add mixture to bowl; toss well. Sprinkle reserved bacon over salad and serve with pepper if desired.
