Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing
- 4 strips bacon
- 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp. water
- 2 tbsp. sugar
- 6-8 ounces baby spinach
- croutons if desired
Hard boil 2 of the eggs by placing in a pot of cool water (enough water to cover the eggs by an inch. Bring to a boil. Cover and turn off heat. Let stand for 15 minutes then rinse in cool water. I like to hard boil my eggs earlier in the day if I don't already have some in my fridge. That way I'm not playing hot potato with the eggs while I'm trying to peel them. Chop the eggs after you peel them.Meanwhile, Cut your bacon into one inch pieces and brown. Remove bacon from pan and drain on a paper towel. To the bacon drippings, add water, sugar and vinegar. This will really sizzle so be careful when you add these to the hot drippings. Return to a boil. Beat remaining egg in a bowl and slowly stir onto hot mixture (whisking briskly the whole time or you will get scrambled eggs.) Pour hot dressing over washed spinach. Top with bacon, eggs and croutons.