SPINACH SALAD WITH APPLES, AVOCADO, AND BACON.

Spinach Salad With Apples, Avocado, and Bacon. image

Provided by Mrs. Grosh

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 lb bacon, slices chopped (you can substitute turkey bacon)
2 (6 ounce) bags baby spinach leaves
2 medium red apples, halved, cored, thinly sliced (such as Red Delicious or Gala)
1 cup very thinly sliced red onion
1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, cubed

Steps:

Whisk oil, powdered sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, dry mustard, paprika and ground ginger in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Saute chopped bacon slices in heavy large skilled over medium-high heat until brown and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer chopped bacon to paer towel and drain. Combine baby spinach leaves, apple slices, red onion, avocado and bacon in large bowl. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat. Divide salad among plates and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624.3, Fat 58.9, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 25.7, Sodium 364.5, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 11.5, Protein 7.3