Asparagus and Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

Name: Asparagus and Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 3, 3 -4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 3 tbsp red wine vinegar; 2 tsp honey; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 3 cups fresh baby spinach leaves; 1/2 cup diced apple; 4 pieces of Nitrate free bacon; 12 medium sized asparagus spears; 2 oz crumbled goat cheese (optional)

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By: Wholesomelicious (via Wholesomelicious)

Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Yields: 3, 3 -4 servings

Ingredients

1 tsp Dijon mustard
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp honey
1/4 cup pine nuts
3 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup diced apple
4 pieces of Nitrate free bacon
12 medium sized asparagus spears
2 oz crumbled goat cheese (optional)

Instructions

Begin by cooking bacon over medium heat until nice and crispy (to your liking anywhere from 7-10 mins)
Transfer bacon to plate to cool, drain approximately 3 tbsp bacon fat into a small saucepan. Do not clean the fat from the large pan!
Add the asparagus to the warm pan and saute for 8-10 minutes.
Meanwhile, place baby spinach onto a platter or bowl.
Heat up the small saucepan with the bacon grease over med heat, add vinegar, Dijon, and honey. Whisk until smooth, and reduce heat but keep the dressing warm.
Add asparagus to the spinach once it's finished cooking, then top with apple.
Crumble bacon and goat cheese (if using), and add to salad.