Spinach Salad with Garlic Dressing

By á-49038

Adapted from "Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma Kitchen" by Trisha Yearwood Clarkson Potter, 2008.

Simple garlic vinaigrette dresses a hearty spinach and mushroom salad, made even better with bacon.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces bacon
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• Pinch salt and pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pound leaf spinach, tough stems removed
• 8 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until just crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle. Set aside.

In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and garlic.

Wash the spinach leaves very well and spin dry. Tear the leaves into small pieces and place in a medium salad bowl. Add the mushrooms and bacon, and toss to combine. Pour 2/3 cup of the dressing over the salad (reserve the rest for another use) and toss again. Serve immediately.