Hot Bacon Spinach Salad
When I got married, my husband said he hated spinach! I prepared this salad and dressing for him and he now requests it all the time!—Lisa Spiegel Westbrook, Georgetown, Delaware6-8 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 20 min.
Ingredients
- 1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, trimmed and torn
- 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
- HOT BACON DRESSING:
- 8 bacon strips, diced
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, mushrooms and onions. Divide
- among four salad plates; arrange tomatoes on top. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove
- to paper towels; drain, reserving drippings. Add water, vinegar and
- sugar to the drippings. Bring to a boil; remove from the heat.
- Stir 3 tablespoons of hot dressing into the eggs; return all to the
- pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for
- 2 minutes. Drizzle over salads; sprinkle with bacon. Serve
- immediately. Yield: 6-8 servings.