Bourbon Spinach Salad Recipe with Bacon & Avocado
Celebrate Mardi Gras with a spinach salad tossed with a bourbon dressing, and topped with creamy avocado and salty bacon.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 242kcal
Ingredients
The Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 teaspoon molasses
- ½ teaspoon agave nectar or honey
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
The Salad:
- 6 cups packed fresh spinach leaves, stems removed
- 3 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 roasted red pepper 2 halves, cut into thin strips
- 1 avocado chopped
Instructions
The Dressing:
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, bourbon, molasses, agave nectar (or honey), salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil.
- Set the saucepan over medium-low heat, whisking occasionally, until warm.
The Salad:
- In a large serving bowl, combine the spinach leaves, crumbled bacon, roasted peppers and avocado. Pour in the dressing and toss gently. Serve immediately.
Notes
WW (Old Points) 5 / WW (Points+) 5
Nutrition
Serving: 1.75Cups + 1.5 tablespoon Dressing | Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 349mg | Potassium: 567mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4340IU | Vitamin C: 21.9mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1.7mg