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Spinach Basil Salad with Applewood Smoked Bacon and Honey

Spinach Basil Salad with Applewood Smoked Bacon and Honey

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  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Recipe Using Fresh Basil
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    kitchen witch's Notes: Fresh baby spinach and basil absorb sweet and savory flavors when tossed with caramelized onions and garlic. Pure honey and tangy apple cider vinegar are cooked down into a dressing for this...

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Serves 4

  1. Bring water in a saucepan to a boil. Remove the pan from the burner. Gently lower the eggs into the water and return the pan to the hot burner. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain the water and cool the eggs in cool water. Peel the eggs. Eggs may also be poached or sauteed as desired.

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  2. Meanwhile, cook bacon for 4 minutes over medium heat. Remove bacon from pan to a plate leaving the rendered oil in the pan.

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  3. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, until softened. Add honey and apple cider vinegar and sauté until the onion has caramelized, about 5 more minutes.

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  4. Place the spinach and basil into the pan. Season with sea salt and red pepper flakes. Toss with tongs until the leaves are just wilted, about 30 seconds. Pour the mixture into a bowl and crumble bacon into chunks over the salad. Halve the soft-cooked eggs and arrange on top of the salad.

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1 Comment on Spinach Basil Salad with Applewood Smoked Bacon and Honey

Ab_sum Reply

I love the way this looks and bet it would be delicious.

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