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Christmas Savory Salad

This amazing salad combines sweet, salty and crunchy to create an explosion of flavor and texture. Perfect for a holiday specialty or dinner with friends. 
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Cuisine Continental
Servings 8 servings
Calories 1795.12 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cup(s) fresh spinach, cleaned
  • 1/2 cup(s) dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup(s) sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup(s) feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup(s) scallions
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 16 tablespoon(s) (1 cup) hot bacon dressing

Instructions
 

  • Microwave bacon for about five minutes (cover with paper towel) or until almost crisp.
  • Reserve bacon grease for hot bacon dressing (if making).
  • Microwave almonds for two minutes (stirring once) in same plate used for cooking bacon.
  • While those items are being microwaved, wash and chop green onions finely.
  • Put spinach in large serving bowl.
  • Add green onions.
  • Add dried cranberries.
  • Crumble in bacon.
  • Crumble in feta.
  • Sprinkle with almonds.
  • Stir in dressing: just mix up vinegar, oil or bacon drippings, sugar, salt.
  • Toss well and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 1795.12kcalCarbohydrates: 141.28gProtein: 42.07gFat: 136.23gSaturated Fat: 27.05gCholesterol: 101.66mgSodium: 4099.44mgFiber: 14.93gSugar: 104.15g
Keyword Christmas, Composed, Fresh Spinach, Pork, Seasonal
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