Tuesday, January 26, 2016

3809. STRAWBERRY BACON SPINACH SALAD with POPPY SEED DRESSING

Serves: 6


1 pound of baby spinach
½ pound strawberries, washed, hulled, and diced
1 (10 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained
½ cup grated Swiss cheese
½ pound cooked bacon, chopped
½ pound button mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed, and sliced (optional)
½ cup candied pecan pieces

For the Dressing
2 tablespoons, plus 1 teaspoon white vinegar
2 tablespoons, plus 1 teaspoon maple syrup
cup grapeseed oil (or other neutral flavored oil)
2 tablespoons grated red onion
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon poppy seeds

In a large bowl, combine all of the salad ingredients and toss well.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the dressing. Pour dressing over salad just before serving and toss.


bacon recipe source: Allison Ruth (@somethewiser), Some the Wiser, July 1, 2014

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