Spinach and Bacon Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

A warm spinach salad with crispy bacon, toasted croutons, and a creamy blue cheese sauce topped with a poached egg.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1385.4 kcals 1385.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 42.8 grams 42.8 grams
Fat 112.5 grams 112.5 grams
Protein 54.2 grams 54.2 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
100
g
Blue Cheese
Crumbled
1
piece
Egg
Free-range
GrainsCereals
2
slice
Bread
Thick slices
Meat
85
g
Back Bacon
Cut into strips or lardons
OilsFats
Vegetables
150
g
Spinach
Fresh leaves

Steps

  • Fry bacon strips in vegetable oil until golden and drain on kitchen paper.
  • Coast oil-drizzled bread on a griddle pan until charred then tear into pieces.
  • Melt the blue cheese and cream in a small pan until smooth.
  • Stir spinach leaves into the cheese sauce until just wilted.
  • Place the creamy spinach on a plate and top with bacon and croutons.
  • Poach an egg in simmering water for four minutes.
  • Place the poached egg on the salad and serve immediately.