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Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

 
   
   
   
Ingredients -  
   

3/4 to 1 pound chopped fresh bacon
1 Tbsp mild mustard
2 Tbsp red wine or balsamic vinegar
3 tsp honey
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 pound fresh baby spinach, washed and chilled

1/2 to 1 cup peeled and thinly sliced Vidalia or sweet red onions --
optional
3 eggs, boiled, chopped -- optional

 
   
Preparation:  
   

In a heavy frying pan, stir and fry bacon over medium low heat until fat
is rendered. Remove bacon to uncoated paper plate or paper towels to
drain. Set aside reserve bacon drippings and with a wire whip, combine
them with the mustard, vinegar and honey. Blend until smooth, Season to
taste with salt and pepper.

Toss spinach with warm dressing and garnish with diced eggs and onions
(optional).