Wilted Spinach Salad

Name: Wilted Spinach Salad
Ingredients: 3 strips bacon; 1/4 c. vinegar; 2 tsp. sugar; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1/8 tsp. dried tarragon; 1/2 c. sliced celery; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 pkg. fresh spinach leaves, torn (about 8 c. total); 2 medium oranges, peeled and sliced*; 1/3 c. cashews, coarsely broken

11 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

3 strips bacon
1/4 c. vinegar
2 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. dried tarragon
1/2 c. sliced celery
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 pkg. fresh spinach leaves, torn (about 8 c. total)
2 medium oranges, peeled and sliced*
1/3 c. cashews, coarsely broken

Directions

1

In 3-quart casserole snip bacon into 1 inch pieces.
2

Cover with paper towel.
3

Microwave at High (10) 2 to 3 minutes, until crisp.
4

With slotted spoon, place bacon on paper towels to drain. To bacon drippings add vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and tarragon. Microwave at High (10) 2 to 3 minutes, until mixture boils.
5

Stir in celery and onion.
6

Gradually add spinach to hot dressing, tossing to coat each piece.
7

Add crumbled bacon, orange segments and cashews.
8

Toss again lightly.
9

Serve immediately.
10

Total Microwave Cooking Time:
11

4 to 6 minutes.
12

Makes 8 to 10 servings.