Shelly's Recipe

SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING

Category: Salad

1 lb fresh spinach, cleaned and stemmed
5 slices lean bacon, chopped finely
2 tbsps minced shallot or red onion
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 boiled egg, diced
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup sliced red onion
1 Roma tomato, diced

In a large skillet, cook bacon over moderate heat, turning it until it is crisp. Transfer it to a plate lined with paper towels to drain, and discard all but 2 tbsps of the fat. In the remaining fat, cook the shallot or red onion for 1 minute. Add vinegar, sugar, mustard, and oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil. In a large salad bowl, place cleaned spinach, diced egg, mushrooms, red onion and diced tomato. Toss well. Add hot dressing and toss to cover each leaf of spinach with the dressing. SERVES: 4