BEAN SPROUT SPINACH SALAD

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Bean sprouts, bacon crumbles and sunflower kernels lend a pleasant crunch to my mom's refreshing version of spinach salad. The tangy oil-and-vinegar dressing coats the mixture well. Mom will sometimes add a few radish slices for color. -Susan Emery Everett, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup olive oil
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 egg
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1 cup canned bean sprouts
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
4 green onions
2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
2 tablespoons sunflower kernels

Steps:

In a small saucepan, whisk together the first six ingredients. Cook and stir over low heat until the mixture reaches 160°. Remove from the heat; cool., In a serving bowl, toss the spinach, bean sprouts, bacon and green onions. Drizzle with 1/2 cup salad dressing; toss to coat. Garnish with egg slices and sunflower kernels. Serve immediately. Refrigerate remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 32g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.