Spinach Salad

Directions

1. 1
   Wash the spinach and dry it according to the directions on page 67.
2. 2
   Toss the spinach and mushrooms in a large serving bowl and set them aside (or refrigerate for up to 6 hours).
3. 3
   Just before youre ready to serve the salad, scatter the bacon over the bottom of a heavy, small skillet.
4. 4
   Place the skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring once in a while, until the bacon just starts to get crisp, about 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Dont let the bacon get too crisp or too brown.
6. 6
   While the bacon is cooking, season the salad well with salt and pepper.
7. 7
   Pour the vinegar into the skillet and bring the liquid in the skillet to a quick boil.
8. 8
   Immediately pour the hot dressing over the spinach and toss well.
9. 9
   Drizzle the olive oil over the salad and toss to mix.
10. 10
    Taste, adding salt, pepper, vinegar, or oil if you like.
11. 11
    Serve immediately.