Spinach, Bacon & Mushroom Salad

Name: Spinach, Bacon & Mushroom Salad
Ingredients: 1/2 lb bacon; 4 -8 cups spinach; 1 small onion, chopped; 4 tablespoons cider vinegar or 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Optional garnishes; hard-boiled egg, chopped (optional); radish, sliced (optional); mushroom, sliced (optional)

12 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/2 lb bacon
4 -8 cups spinach
1 small onion, chopped
4 tablespoons cider vinegar or 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional garnishes
hard-boiled egg, chopped (optional)
radish, sliced (optional)
mushroom, sliced (optional)

Directions

1

In a heavy skillet, fry bacon; crumble & set aside; reserve 2 T. drippings.
2

While bacon is frying, mix greens with onion in a large serving bowl.
3

To drippings in skillet, add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring constantly to bring up the fond.
4

Drizzle dressing over greens in bowl; toss gently.
5

Garnish with eggs, radishes, and mushrooms.
6

Serve immediately.