Spinach and Mandarin Orange Salad

A spinach and mandarin orange salad with bacon and slivered almonds gets a new twist with a warm homemade dressing that is sure to impress your guests.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 194 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 ½ tablespoons butter
• 1 ½ tablespoons water
• ½ cup red wine vinegar
• 1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach
• 1 (6 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
• ⅓ cup toasted slivered almonds
• ¼ red onion, sliced and separated into rings (Optional)
• ¼ cup croutons, or as desired (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix vinegar, sugar, water, butter, and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar dissolves and mixture is bubbling, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.

Step 2

Whisk egg into dressing; return saucepan to low heat and simmer until dressing thickens, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Combine spinach, mushrooms, mandarin oranges, almonds, bacon, red onion rings, and croutons in a large bowl; pour dressing over salad. Toss to coat.