Spinach Salad with Blue Cheese, Warm Bacon Vinaigrette and Whole Grain Croutons
Recipe from Pepperidge Farm

Color, crunch and drama are served up in this fresh spinach salad with blue cheese, bacon, a warm vinaigrette and seasoned croutons. Perfect for parties, this salad serves 12.


Spinach Salad with Blue Cheese, Warm Bacon Vinaigrette and Whole Grain Croutons

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Servings: 12
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Related Categories: Salad, Spinach Salad, Spinach Salad, Spinach Salad
 
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Ingredients
  • 12  slices
    bacon
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  • 2 
    shallots , finely chopped
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  • 3  tbsp.
    sherry vinegar
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  • 1  tbsp.
    olive oil
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  • 1  tsp.
    ground black pepper
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  • 2  cups
    Pepperidge Farm® Whole Grain Seasoned Croutons
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  • 3  pkg.
    (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach leaves (about 18 cups)
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  • 1 
    small red onion, thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup)
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  • 2  cups
    crumbled blue cheese (about 8 ounces)
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Directions
1.
Cook the bacon in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat until it's crisp. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels. Coarsley chop the bacon.
2.
Stir the shallots into the pan drippings and cook over medium heat until they're tender. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the vinegar, oil and black pepper with a fork or whisk. Add the croutons and bacon and toss to coat.
3.
Place the spinach, red onion and the cheese in a large bowl. Add the crouton mixture and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

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