BACON BLUE CHEESE MUSHROOM SPINACH SALAD

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I had this salad at a restaurant one night and couldn't stop raving about it. The updated dressing nicely coats the lettuce, while bacon, mushrooms, blue cheese, walnuts and eggs add extra interest.-Dolores Brigham, Inglewood, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 bacon strips, diced
1-1/2 cups thinly sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. Saute mushrooms and onion in drippings. Stir in vinegar., In a large bowl, combine the spinach, walnuts, cheese and bacon; toss with mushroom mixture. Top with egg slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.