Baby spinach & bacon bistro salad

Dairy Free
Health score
31%
Baby spinach & bacon bistro salad
20 min.
4
509kcal

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If you’re searching for a vibrant and satisfying salad that beautifully balances flavors and textures, look no further than this Baby Spinach & Bacon Bistro Salad. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a dish that's not only delicious but also dairy-free, making it a great option for anyone with dietary restrictions or simply looking to lighten up their meal.

This salad is a delightful medley of crisp baby spinach, smoky bacon, and creamy avocado, tossed with a light, tangy dressing. The addition of sautéed mushrooms adds an earthy note, while the crunchy bread cubes provide a satisfying contrast. With fine green beans adding a pop of color and a boost of nutrition, this salad packs both flavor and health benefits. Perfect for a side dish, appetizer, or even a light snack, it's versatile enough to suit any occasion.

Imagine serving this at your next gathering, where the aroma of sizzling bacon will lure guests to the table. Combined with the delightful crunch of fresh vegetables and the richness of avocado, each bite promises to be a celebration of tastes. Whether you’re enjoying it as a starter or adding it to your lunch spread, this Baby Spinach & Bacon Bistro Salad will surely impress everyone around you.

Ingredients

  • 140 green bean fine
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • small rashers streaky bacon smoked chopped
  • slices bread white thick crustless cut into cubes
  • 200 mushroom sliced
  •  avocado halved sliced
  • 250 baby spinach 
  • small garlic clove crushed
  • tbsp wholegrain mustard 
  • tbsp red wine vinegar 
  • tbsp olive oil extra-virgin

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Mix the dressing ingredients together with 1 tbsp water and season with salt and pepper. Boil the beans for 3 mins until just cooked, drain in cold water, then drain again.
  2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan, then sizzle the bacon for 4 mins until crisp. Use a slotted spoon to scoop the bacon into a large salad bowl. Use the fat in the pan to fry the bread cubes until crisp, then tip them in with the bacon. Tip a splash more oil into the pan, very briefly fry the mushrooms just to rid them of their rawness, then turn off the heat. When the mushrooms have cooled slightly, tip them into the salad bowl along with the beans and avocado. Moments before serving, add the spinach and dressing, then toss really well so everything is coated.

Nutrition Facts

Calories509kcal
Protein7.99%
Fat78.62%
Carbs13.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
71.69
Glycemic Load
6.17
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
28.894347926845%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.19mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.54mg
Kaempferol
4.15mg
Myricetin
0.28mg
Quercetin
3.45mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:508.68kcal
25.43%
Fat:46.05g
70.85%
Saturated Fat:9.03g
56.46%
Carbohydrates:17.65g
5.88%
Net Carbohydrates:11g
4%
Sugar:3.45g
3.84%
Cholesterol:21.78mg
7.26%
Sodium:377.74mg
16.42%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.53g
21.06%
Vitamin K:342.32µg
326.02%
Vitamin A:6190.56IU
123.81%
Folate:196.16µg
49.04%
Manganese:0.84mg
41.93%
Vitamin E:6.17mg
41.12%
Vitamin C:28.18mg
34.15%
Vitamin B2:0.48mg
28.29%
Vitamin B3:5.34mg
26.69%
Fiber:6.65g
26.6%
Potassium:915.61mg
26.16%
Selenium:16.6µg
23.72%
Vitamin B6:0.46mg
23.18%
Magnesium:86.67mg
21.67%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.98%
Copper:0.39mg
19.73%
Iron:3.36mg
18.68%
Vitamin B5:1.83mg
18.32%
Phosphorus:180.2mg
18.02%
Calcium:114.57mg
11.46%
Zinc:1.53mg
10.2%
Vitamin B12:0.19µg
3.08%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.55%