Bean Sprout Spinach Salad

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A vibrant bean sprout and spinach salad with crispy bacon, green onions, and a tangy sweet vinaigrette, perfect for light lunches or as a refreshing side dish.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
  • 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pkg. fresh spinach, torn
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 2 hard cooked eggs, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp. sunflower kernels

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, whisk together olive oil, sugar, cider vinegar, chopped onion, and Worcestershire sauce.
  2. Cook and stir over low heat until the mixture reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  3. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  4. In a large bowl, combine torn spinach, bean sprouts, crumbled bacon, sliced green onions, and sliced hard-cooked eggs.
  5. Pour the cooled vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  6. Sprinkle sunflower kernels on top before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

729 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.6g 33% DV
Total Fat 53.9g 69% DV
Carbs 49g 18% DV
Fiber 5.1g 18% DV
Sugar 5.5g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1034.3mg 45% DV
Potassium 963.3mg 20% DV
Cholesterol 90mg 30% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 146.8mcg 16% DV
Vitamin C 24.9mg 28% DV
Calcium 163.3mg 13% DV
Iron 4.9mg 27% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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