ARTICHOKE SPINACH SALAD

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The fresh spinach makes this a bright green salad, and the dressing adds just the right flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

12 cups torn fresh spinach
8 green onions, chopped
6 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 jar (6-1/2 ounces) marinated artichokes, drained and quartered
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
DRESSING:
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon grated onion
1 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. For dressing, combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard and onion in a blender; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Drizzle over salad; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate any leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.