Ingredients

    •  3 bacon strips, chopped
    •  2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    •  1 small garlic clove, minced
    •  1/2 teaspoon packed brown sugar
    •  1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    •  1/4 teaspoon salt
    •  1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
    •  Dash ground nutmeg
    •  Dash crushed red pepper flakes
    •  1/4 cup olive oil
    •  6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups)
    •  1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
    •  4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped (optional)

Directions

    •  In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings.
    •  Add vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, mustard and seasonings to drippings; heat through, stirring to blend. Transfer to a small bowl; gradually whisk in oil. Stir in half of the bacon.
    •  Place spinach, onion and eggs in a large bowl; toss with warm dressing. Sprinkle with remaining bacon; serve immediately.

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