Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 bunches fresh spinach (washed)
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 ½ cups fresh mushrooms (sliced)
  • ½ small red onion (sliced)
  • ½ cup almonds (toasted)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese (shredded, optional)
  • drippings from bacon
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallot (or onion)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil

Instruction

  • Wash and dry spinach. Place in a large bowl and set aside.
  • Cook bacon until crisp.  Remove from pan and set aside reserving drippings.
  • Turn bacon drippings down to low and add shallot. Cook 2-3 minutes or until tender. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  • Add red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard and sugar. Simmer 1 minute. Whisk in olive oil until the dressing is smooth.
  • Pour warm dressing over spinach and toss. Top with remaining ingredients and serve immediately.