CHASEN'S ORIGINAL SPINACH SALAD

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Chasen's was the "in" place in Hollywood for many years until it closed a few years ago. We got this recipe out of one of the "ladies' magazines" over 40 years ago. We thought we had lost the recipe but it has turned up - and I am glad.

Provided by Big Bill in Big D

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb fresh spinach
3/4 lb bacon
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
2/3 cup olive oil or 2/3 cup salad oil
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Wash spinach, removed stems, break into bite-sized pieces and chill until crisp.
  • Dressing: Combine bacon drippings, vinegars, garlic, oil, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
  • Place crisp spinach leaves in a large salad bowl, salt and pepper to taste, add crumbled bacon and just enough dressing to coat each leaf lightly. Store remaining dressing the in the refrigerator.
  • Toss and serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.7, Fat 54.2, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 42.7, Sodium 936.6, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 0.4, Protein 8.8

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