Fresh Spinach and Tarragon Salad

A tarragon infused vinegar and oil dressing with a smidgen of sugar, makes this classic spinach/bacon/egg salad just a bit different.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 464 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• ½ teaspoon dried tarragon
• 5 slices bacon
• 1 bunch spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Combine the spinach, egg and bacon.

Step 4

Whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, tarragon and pepper. Pour enough dressing over salad to coat; toss and serve.