Spinach and Mushroom Salad

This salad has a warm and slightly tangy bacon dressing. It's one of my family's favorite ways to enjoy a spinach salad.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 126 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 4 slices bacon
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• ¼ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 pound spinach

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon fat.

Step 2

Place eggs in a saucepan and cover completely with cold water. Bring water to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and cut in wedges.

Step 3

Return 2 tablespoons bacon fat to skillet, stir in sugar, vinegar, water and salt. Keep warm.

Step 4

Wash and remove stems from spinach, dry thoroughly and break into pieces in salad bowl. Pour warm dressing over and toss until coated.

Step 5

Top salad with mushrooms and bacon, garnish with egg.