Lunch: Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

A fresh salad with a warm and delicious dressing.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Spinach, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55.

Ingredients

5 slices bacon
1 1/2 tablespoons shallot, finely chopped
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey mustard, or more to taste
8 cups fresh spinach, stems removed
8 oz (about 2 1/2 cups) white button mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

In a skillet add the bacon and cook over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Roughly chop and set aside.
Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the skillet. Heat the remaining fat over medium-high heat, add the shallots and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Whisk in the vinegar, desired amount of mustard, and salt and pepper, to taste. Scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the skillet, bring to a simmer, then remove the skillet from the heat.
For the salad, in a large salad bowl, toss together the spinach, mushrooms, bacon and onion. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve warm

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