“Yummy” is all I have to say after receiving so many incredible and, what look to be, absolutely delicious salad recipes from so many of our readers. I only wish there were more meals in the day to try each and every one right now!

If you didn’t catch my last newsletter, let me fill you in on the “salad” excitement around here. We’re putting together a new recipe book just dedicated to salads and filled with recipes from Diet Solution followers all over the world.

I am so glad I asked my wonderful readers for recipes to be included because, already, I can see that there are so many recipes I would have never thought of myself. Thanks again to all of those who have already emailed us and thank you to those whose emails are on their way!

My business partner Jeff did bring something important to my attention though.

“Isabel. All salads don’t always have to be cold. What about salads that have a warm component to them?”

Yes, he’s right. He even mentioned a spinach salad with warm bacon dressing that his mom makes.

So, I googled “spinach salad with warm bacon dressing” and I found this delicious recipe (on foodnetwork.com) and made my own Diet Solution modifications.

I’m defrosting my nitrite/nitrate free natural bacon as we speak and I will be serving this salad for dinner tomorrow.

Spinach Salad with warm bacon dressing

Ingredients

Bacon Dressing:

• 5 slices bacon (I get mine from grasslandmeats.com)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey mustard, or more to taste
• Sea Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Spinach Salad:

• 8 cups fresh spinach leaves, stems removed
• 8 ounces white button mushrooms (about 2 1/2 cups), thinly sliced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

Directions

In a skillet add the bacon and cook over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Roughly chop and set aside.

Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the skillet. Heat the remaining fat over medium-high heat, add the shallots and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Whisk in the vinegar, desired amount of mustard, and salt and pepper, to taste. Scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the skillet, bring to a simmer, then remove the skillet from the heat.

For the salad, in a large salad bowl, toss together the spinach, mushrooms, bacon and onion. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve warm.

This is my kind of recipe…simple and quick to make. I know my family will love it.

Do you have a salad or salad recipe that your family enjoys? Or one of your very favorites?

Please send us your favorite Diet Solution approved salad and salad dressing recipes (and that means all the ingredients are Diet Solution friendly), and we will include it in our recipe book with your name on it. We want to really be sure to provide a salad for every country, every nationality and every taste bud as I know this will make this book a really helpful tool for all our customers.

As a Diet Solution customer, you will be receiving this recipe book completely free (I promised you lifetime updates right?). All I need for you to do is help me make this a great book for everybody!

Here’s what I need you to do:

1. Make sure your recipe includes only Diet Solution friendly ingredients. You may want to look through your manual again for a quick reference to be sure.

2. Make your delicious salad and take a picture.

3. Email your picture and your recipe to salad@thedietsolutionprogram.com by Sunday, May 23rd. We want to get this book complete and in your hands as soon as possible (and trust me, you’ll be excited when you see some of these yummy recipes)

4. Let us know your name and where you are from (city, state/province, country). You can also let us know if you would like to include only your first name.

I’m looking forward to hearing from you and trying out your awesome recipe!

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