Wilted Spinach and Mushroom Salad with Bacon and Strawberries |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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An elegant and wonderfully flavored main dish salad. It's light (perfect for when you just happen to have a lavishly rich dessert lying around!) and easy-it takes about 25 minutes from start to finish. Ingredients:
6 cups torn spinach or 6 cups romaine lettuce (i like ready pack baby spinach leaves) |
1 cup sliced fresh white button mushrooms |
2 thinly sliced scallions |
1 dash black pepper |
3 slices bacon |
3 tablespoons vinegar |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard |
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries (or drained mandarin orange segments) |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, mushrooms, and scallions; sprinkle with pepper and set aside.
2. For the dressing, cook the bacon in a 12 skillet until crisp.
3. Remove the bacon; reserve 2 Tbsp.
4. of the drippings.
5. Crumble the bacon; set aside.
6. Stir the vinegar, sugar, and dry mustard into the reserved bacon drippings; bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
7. Add the spinach mixture; toss the mixture in the skillet for 30-60 seconds, or just until the spinach is wilted.
8. Transer the salad to a serving dish or large bowl; add the strawberries or orange segments.
9. Top with the crumbled bacon and serve immediately.
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