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Crunchy Spinach Salad

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A fresh salad is the perfect complement to any summer meal, like my grilled rib eye steads. This salad, with its tangy dressing and crisp, crunchy ingredients, has become one of our very favorites. —Sharon Bickett, Chester, South Carolina

SERVINGS: 8

CATEGORY: Salads

METHOD:

TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Ingredients:

  • 2 quarts fresh torn spinach
  • 1 can (16 ounces) bean sprouts
  • 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
  • 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • DRESSING:
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup vinegar
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine spinach, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, eggs, bacon and onion. In a bottle or jar, combine all dressing ingredients. Cover and shake well to mix. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss. Yield: 8 servings.

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