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Warm Spinach and Potato Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette, that's right, Bacon Vinaigrette! This is the perfect summer side. It goes with everything!
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Warm Spinach Potato Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette

This warm spinach potato salad with a bacon vinaigrette is a perfect salad or side dish recipe of fresh ingredients and flavors!
Recipe from Sur La Table.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Potato salad, spinach potato salad with bacon vinaigrette, Warm potato salad
Servings: 8 side servings
Calories: 149kcal
Author: Kyle

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds fingerling potatoes, scrubbed and trimmed
  • 6 slices good quality bacon, thinly sliced crosswise into ¼ inch strips
  • 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons whole grain mustard
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more as needed
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 cups baby spinach, large stems removed
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped herbs, flat-leaf parsley, chives, and/or dill

Instructions

  • Steam the potatoes for about 10 minutes (until tender when pricked with a fork).
  • While the potatoes are steaming, cook the bacon in a large skillet until crispy (about 8 - 10 minutes).
  • When the potatoes are tender transfer to a medium bowl and cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Remove the bacon and place on a paper towel to drain. Use a slotted spoon and leave the bacon grease in the pan.
  • Add the shallot and garlic to the pan and cook in the bacon grease until softened (about 1 minute).
  • Whisk in vinegar, mustard, sugar and salt. Cook until mixture is thickened and reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
  • Cut each fingerling potato crosswise at a forty-five degree angle into ½ inch thick slices.
  • Add the potatoes to the skillet and toss to coat with dressing.
  • Add the spinach, herbs, and cooked bacon and gently toss to coat with dressing.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings once more with salt and pepper.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Gr8 Do-Ahead Tip:
Prepare through Step 9 above and set aside. When time to serve, warm the dressing in the skillet and proceed with Steps 10 – 14.
Gr8 Substitutions:
  • Use any potato you have! Cut into small or bite size.
  • Don't have shallots? No worries, use any onion you have!
  • Whole grain mustard is so delicious but if you don't have it, try dijon mustard or another flavor you might have in your pantry.
 
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 460mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1444IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
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