Spinach, Egg and Potato Salad with Bacon Dressing

By Firesun

This recipe uses little potatoes - recommended are the Armandine potatoes which are long and lower in starch than many other varieties.

Ingredients

• 1 lb (500 g) potatoes
• Canola oil for shallow frying
• 4 large eggs
• 4-6 cups (1 to 1.5 L) baby spinach leaves
• Bacon Dressing
• 6 bacon slices, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons (50 mL) olive oil
• 2 tablespoons (35 mL) finely chopped shallots
• 1 tablespoon (15 mL) honey
• Salt and creacked black pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Salad

1. Cook potatoes in a large pot of salted water over medium-high heat for about 15 minutes or until tender; drain.

2. Slice cooled potatoes.

3. Heat oil in large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook potatoes in batches for 3 to 5 minutes each side until golden. Drain on paper.

4. Place eggs, in their shells, in a medium saucepan. Cover with water. Bring to a slow boil on medium-high. Cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Immediately remove eggs and place in iced water. Let stand for 5 minutes. Peel.

Dressing

5. Cook bacon in medium frying pan over medium heat for 5 minutes or until brown and crisp; drain on paper towel. Place in jar and add remaining ingredients. Shake until well combined.

Serving

6. To plate dish, place spinach leaves onto 4 individual serving plates. Top with potatoes and break eggs apart and scatter over spinach and potatoes. Drizzle with Bacon Dressing.