Spinach Salad with Mustard-Bacon Dressing |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a salad that is substantial enough to be a meal, and that's how I enjoy it most. Ingredients:
1/2 lb bacon |
1/2 cup mayonnaise |
1/2 small onion, finely grated |
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar |
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar |
1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard |
1 lb spinach, stemmed and torn into bite-size pieces,rinsed and spun dry |
12 ounces mushrooms, sliced |
3 hard-boiled eggs, chilled and sliced |
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated |
Directions:
1. Cook bacon until crisp.
2. Drain on paper towels; reserve 3 tblsps drippings for dressing.
3. Crumble bacon.
4. Combine mayonnaise, onion, oil, vinegar, sugar and mustard with reserved drippings.
5. (can be prepared 2 days ahead. Bring to room temperature before continuing.) Combine spinach, mushrooms and eggs in large bowl.
6. Toss with dressing.
7. Sprinkle with bacon and Parmesan.
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