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Spinach salad with soft boiled eggs, bacon, and a mustard vinaigrette

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Looking for a super delicious and unique salad? Look no further than this spinach salad with soft boiled eggs, bacon, and a mustard vinaigrette.

Spinach salad with soft boiled eggs bacon and a mustard vinaigrette from SweetPhiA little redo is welcomed sometimes, isn’t it? That is what this recipe is, a little redo.

About two and a half years ago I posted a version of this salad on my blog. It had a really interesting little photo accompanying the post – interesting in the fact that I when I was searching for this salad originally I passed right over the recipe because I couldn’t tell it was a salad in the picture (lol – trust me, it was THAT bad). I have since deleted that post due to its lack luster status, but am bringing it back today, because it is truly a phenomenal salad, worthy of a redo!

Spinach salad with soft boiled eggs bacon and a mustard vinaigrette from @SweetPhi

When I was trying to figure out what to do with some bacon I had to use my husband reminded me of this salad. And since I’m all about soft boiled eggs on salads (see this salad with soft boiled eggs and homemade buttermilk ranch dressing) I knew they would be a perfect addition.

This salad is actually quite simple to put together – you just cook up the bacon (I actually just cook it in the microwave when I’m running short on time – which is always) the boil the eggs, and assemble the rest of the ingredients and dressing – all in all it takes about 15-20 minutes to make this salad!

For an added crunch I added some candied pecans from Trader Joes (regular pecans would go well too) – the sweet and savory notes play really well on this salad so that you’re left with a delicious spinach salad with soft boiled eggs, bacon, candied pecans and a mustard vinaigrette – YUM!

Spinach salad with garlic bread on the best ever cheesy garlic bread from @sweetphi

To accompany the salad I made the best ever cheesy garlic bread – it has a combination of cheeses and is topped with sunflower seeds – sooooo good, and together with this salad made for one incredible dinner!

Have you ever tried soft boiled eggs on salad? I’m obsessed!

Yield: 4 servings

Spinach salad with soft boiled eggs, bacon, and a mustard vinaigrette

Spinach salad with soft boiled eggs, bacon, and a mustard vinaigrette
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 lb bacon, cooked and chopped
  • 1/4 cup candied pecans
  • 4-6 cups Baby Spinach
  • For the dressing:
  • 2 ½ Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • ½ tsp. dried thyme (or 3 sprigs fresh thyme)
  • Dash of salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Bring a small pot of water to boil, submerge eggs and let boil for 6 minutes, then remove from heat and shock the eggs by running them under cold water. Set them aside to cool, when cool enough to touch peel them carefully and cut into 4s.
  • Cook bacon and crumble. I like to cook mine in the microwave because it goes so fast - to do so simply line a plate with 3-4 pieces of paper towel, lay bacon slices flat, then cover with 3 sheets of paper towel and microwave for 3 minutes, check on it, then continue microwaving in 30 second intervals until done (checking at each interval for doneness). Remove from microwave and crumble.
  • Whisk together salad dressing ingredients and set aside.
  • To assemble the salad put the spinach in a large bowl, then sprinkle bacon on, then the candied pecans, then place the eggs around the salad and pour dressing over it and enjoy!
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    Spinach salad with soft boiled eggs bacon pecans and a mustard vinaigrette from @sweetphi

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    4. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

      I am all about simple salads with BOLD flavors! Spinach and bacon salads are always a winner, but with soft boiled eggs and that delicious mustard vinaigrette? YUM for DAYS! Love this, so glad you decided to do a little “redo”! Pinned! Cheers, Philia!

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      • Sweetphi says

        Hahah ‘these are a few of my favorite things’ … now I’m ready for the holidays, but no, it’s too soon, right? Thank you so much for your lovely compliments on the salad, it is definitely a fave around here and I know you’d love it 🙂

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      • Sweetphi says

        This salad, oh my goodness, I can’t even tell you how good it is with all the ingredients. My husband actually asked me to make it – that says a lot right there lol! Thank you for the lovely comment!

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    9. Little Cooking Tips says

      Great minds think alike (as we have an ancient saying here in Greece) 🙂 We make a very similar salad with raisins and toasted baguette slices!:) Yours is another DELICIOUS alternative and we really can’t wait to try it!
      Thanx so much for posting this Phi!
      Have a beautiful day dear!
      xoxoxo

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    3. […] Moving on to lunch for this St. Patrick’s Day menu, another easy recipe that will fill you up but not make you feel weighted down when it comes time for a warm, comforting dinner.  My recipe for 5 Ingredient cucumber salad is the one I turn to for a light lunch.  And a bonus for St. Patrick’s Day is it’s super green and festive! Or if you’re looking for a more hearty “green and gold” salad I’d highly recommend this spinach salad with soft boiled eggs. […]

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