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Warm Spinach, Bacon, and Egg Salad

by Robyn McElwee in Animal Based Recipes February 20, 2023

Ingredients:

• 4 to 6 large handfuls spinach leaves
• maple-mustard dressing
• 1 small red onion or 1 shallot – sliced
• sprouts: broccoli, onion, and clover are good choices
• 1 cup coconut bacon
• 4 to 8 large eggs [1 to 2 per person, as desired]
• Flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions:

1. Put the spinach in a large bowl, pour dressing over it, toss to combine. Add sliced onion.
2. Divide the salad among individual plates, and sprinkle with sprouts and the coconut bacon.
3. Soft-boil or poach the eggs, whichever you prefer. Put them on top of the greens, and season with flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.

Maple-Mustard Dressing

Ingredients: 

• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tsp pure maple syrup
• 2 pinches Himalayan salt
• 2 tbsp cold-pressed olive oil
• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions:

Whisk the mustard, maple syrup, salt, olive oil, and vinegar together in a small bowl. Season with more salt as needed.