Emily's Spinach Salad Recipe

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I've always loved eating spinach—it's grown here in our area. When I saw an announcement of a spinach cooking contest, I made up this recipe to enter. I was delighted when my colorful, tangy salad took the grand prize! —Emily Fields, Santana, California

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Emily's Spinach Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

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Ingredients

2/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon seasoned pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk the first 10 ingredients; set aside. Place spinach in a large salad bowl.
Just before serving, whisk dressing again and drizzle over spinach; toss gently. Garnish with bacon and egg slices. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 219 calories, 22 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 56 mg cholesterol, 331 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Emily's Spinach Salad in Taste of Home February/March 1993, p25