Spinach Salad with Smoked Chicken, Apple, Walnuts, and Bacon Recipe

Spinach Salad with Smoked Chicken, Apple, Walnuts, and Bacon Recipe

  • 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1/4 pound sliced bacon
  • 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup cooking oil
  • 2/3 pound smoked and sliced boneless chicken breast
  • 1 pound spinach, stems removed, leaves washed
  • 1 small red onion, chopped fine
  • 1 tart apple, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Toast the walnuts until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Let cool.
  2. In a large frying pan, cook the bacon until it is crisp. Drain the bacon on paper towels and then crumble it.
  3. In a small glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk the vinegar with the mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk in the oil.
  4. In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the dressing with the chicken. Let sit for about 5 minutes so that the chicken absorbs the dressing. Add the walnuts, bacon, spinach, onion, apple, and the remaining dressing and toss.
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