Active Time

　　20 min

　　Total Time

　　40 min

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 to 6 servings

　　6 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces

　　2 medium shallots, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise (3/4 cup)

　　1/4 cup olive oil

　　6 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

　　Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt

　　1/4 teaspoon black pepper

　　1 lb curly spinach (about 20 cups), coarse stems discarded

　　4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped

　　

Step 1

Cook bacon in a 12-inch skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Add shallots and oil to bacon fat in skillet and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and browned, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and add vinegar, stirring and scraping up any brown bits.

　　

Step 2

Stir in salt and pepper and immediately pour dressing over spinach, tossing to coat. Serve sprinkled with egg and bacon.