Layered Spinach Salad

Ingredients

• 1 lb. fresh spinach, washed and torn
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 to 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 c. bacon bits
• 6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 2 c. shredded carrots
• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas, rinsed with hot water
• 1 small head broccoli, separated
• 1 small cauliflower, separated
• 1 medium Bermuda onion, sliced
• 1 pt. Miracle Whip
• 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 c. sliced fresh mushrooms