Fresh Spinach and Tarragon Salad Recipe
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Fresh Spinach and Tarragon Salad

By: Jackie M. 
"A favorite salad that family and friends always love!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
  • 2 eggs
  • 5 slices bacon
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, and cool, peel and chop.
  2. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  3. Combine the spinach, egg and bacon.
  4. Whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, tarragon and pepper. Pour enough dressing over salad to coat; toss and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 464 | Total Fat: 46.1g | Cholesterol: 130mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2003 by JASONSBRNSUGR   view full review
I have made probably 3 dozen different recipes from this website, however, this one is the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2005 by MARCELLE2   view full review
I'm sorry but I could only give this a 3 star. Too oily and very bland tasting. I do love...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2006 by jam   view full review
This is one of the best salad recipes I've made from this web-site. The combination of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2005 by LynnInHK   view full review
Couldn't really taste the tarragon but it was still very good. I decreased the amount of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2004 by ZURIBRIDE   view full review
I did this salad without the bacon (vegetarian). I did the dressing the night before and out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2003 by LOOSENUP   view full review
The vinaigrette is the best! The salad can be dressed up with fresh mushrooms and grape...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2003 by KBAIN   view full review
Serve a bit of this dressing on the side. IT's delicious for dipping.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2010 by succulentfare   view full review
I created this recipe adjusted for 6 servings and reduced the oil to 1/2 cup, using olive...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2010 by SQUIRLADY   view full review
Outstanding flavors. A hit with everyone!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2011 by Criscelda   view full review
This is a great, simple salad. The first time I made it I put a bit of the bacon fat with...

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